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P306 UFM

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 UFM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both fronrt tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside cat top heat shield rattling

plasy in steering wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,140 miles

nearside foot and hand braKES NOT AS GOOD AS OFFSIDE

nearside front and offside rear shockers weak

recomend brake check

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,500 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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P306 UFM is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P306 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 P306 UFM registered?

P306 UFM is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P306 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 UFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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