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M315 URX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,173 mi
Last recorded26,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 URX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 26,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,578 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt noise

nearside seat-belt slow to return

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,105 miles

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 20,625 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M315 URX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M315 URX, 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.

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What year was M315 URX registered?

M315 URX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M315 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 URX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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