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M53 YWE

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,216 mi
Last recorded51,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 YWE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 50,527 miles

Rear differential leaking fluid

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 47,842 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 46,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,622 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,370 miles

tested to lower emisssion standard

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,870 miles

windscreen scratched on n/s but not affecting view.slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,446 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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M53 YWE is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M53 YWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M53 YWE registered?

M53 YWE is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M53 YWE safe to buy?

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