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M444 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,777 mi
Last recorded19,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 19,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 19,773 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 19,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,212 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,064 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 19,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,575 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,564 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,589 miles

Oil leak

advise offside wiper worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,408 miles

slight bind osr

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,688 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 15,688 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,577 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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M444 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 4,000cc 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 M444 MGR, 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 M444 MGR registered?

M444 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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