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P953 GPH

1999 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,322 mi
Last recorded7,322 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 GPH
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 7,322 miles

Front both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2024 7,315 miles

Front Both.... bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2023 7,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 7,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 7,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 7,011 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 7,011 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose on pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 6,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 4,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,232 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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P953 GPH is a 1999 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,121 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 P953 GPH, 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 27 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 GPH registered?

P953 GPH is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is P953 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 GPH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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