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P209 UFM

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 UFM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,190 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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P209 UFM is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P209 UFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P209 UFM registered?

P209 UFM is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P209 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 UFM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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