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M315 UTF

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,590 mi
Last recorded16,590 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 16,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 16,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 16,213 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 15,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 15,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 14,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 14,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,897 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 12,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 6,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,816 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2009 5,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,645 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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 UTF is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M315 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

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

Is M315 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 UTF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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