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M481 RTX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,211 mi
Last recorded22,211 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 RTX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 22,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M481 RTX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M481 RTX, 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 M481 RTX registered?

M481 RTX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M481 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M481 RTX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M481 RTX have outstanding finance?

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