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M473 BHG

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 BHG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,617 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 46,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 45,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,574 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,764 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,655 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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M473 BHG is a 1995 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 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 M473 BHG, 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 M473 BHG registered?

M473 BHG is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M473 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M473 BHG 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.

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