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P668 DFR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 DFR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,240 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,275 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,275 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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P668 DFR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 P668 DFR, 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P668 DFR registered?

P668 DFR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P668 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 DFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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