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R68 MGC

1997 Honda XRV750

White Petrol 742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda XRV75038,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 MGC
MakeHonda
ModelXRV750
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine742cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 28,543 miles

Cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,757 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,312 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XRV750?

Based on 3,625 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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R68 MGC is a 1997 Honda XRV750 in White with a 742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda XRV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XRV750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XRV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XRV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 MGC registered?

R68 MGC is a 1997 Honda XRV750, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R68 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 MGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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