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M354 TRM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,502 mi
Last recorded14,502 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 TRM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 14,502 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak but not excessive dangerous leaking on exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 14,319 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dangerous leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 14,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dangerous leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 13,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 13,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 12,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2021 11,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 10,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 10,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 9,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,768 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 8,768 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working both rear (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 7,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 6,128 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 4,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 4,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 3,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 1,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,542 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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M354 TRM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M354 TRM, 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 M354 TRM registered?

M354 TRM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M354 TRM safe to buy?

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