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K5 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 38,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

handbrake is in need of adjustment

Pass 11 May 2018 34,002 miles

Offside Front cracking on outer sidewall and slightly misshapen

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front suspension bump stop deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2018 34,002 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front cracking on outer sidewall and slightly misshapen

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2017 33,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 33,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,887 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 30,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 25,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 21,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,433 miles

both exhaust heat shileds loose

steering system slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2010 17,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both exhaust heat shileds loose

steering system slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,613 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 12,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,069 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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K5 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 K5 RVB, 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 31 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 K5 RVB registered?

K5 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K5 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 RVB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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