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M252 GMW

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,654 mi
Last recorded16,654 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 GMW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 16,654 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 15,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 14,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 13,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 11,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 10,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 10,727 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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M252 GMW is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M252 GMW, 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 M252 GMW registered?

M252 GMW is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M252 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M252 GMW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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