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M35 XPP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,758 mi
Last recorded8,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 XPP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 8,758 miles

Central & rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Fail 21 Jul 2021 8,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central & rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2020 8,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 8,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,551 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 7,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 5,712 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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M35 XPP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M35 XPP, 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 M35 XPP registered?

M35 XPP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M35 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M35 XPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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