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M396 RCY

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,825 mi
Last recorded5,825 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 RCY
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 5,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 3,234 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 25,253 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M396 RCY is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M396 RCY, 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 M396 RCY registered?

M396 RCY is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M396 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 RCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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