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M395 XKU

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 XKU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 73,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,381 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,381 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,428 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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M395 XKU is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 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 M395 XKU, 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 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M395 XKU?

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What year was M395 XKU registered?

M395 XKU is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M395 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 XKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M395 XKU have outstanding finance?

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