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M400 MHM

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,414 mi
Last recorded31,414 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 MHM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 31,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 31,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 30,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,629 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 25,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,862 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 20,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 5,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 4,830 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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M400 MHM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M400 MHM, 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 M400 MHM registered?

M400 MHM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M400 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 MHM shows 21 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.

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