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M55 BHM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BHM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 49,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,228 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,781 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight movement in ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2017 46,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has slight movement in ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,140 miles

Offside Wiper blade smearing but still clearing windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Wiper blade smearing but still clearing windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,152 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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M55 BHM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M55 BHM, 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 M55 BHM registered?

M55 BHM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M55 BHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 BHM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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