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M600 RFN

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,740 mi
Last recorded16,740 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 RFN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 16,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 16,152 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 15,520 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 14,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 12,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,826 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 May 2008 8,057 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 15 May 2008 8,057 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 14 May 2007 7,720 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 26 May 2006 7,316 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 7,316 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

play in offside steering rack end

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

sump gasket leaking

very slight weap from slave cylinder union

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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M600 RFN is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M600 RFN, 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 M600 RFN registered?

M600 RFN is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M600 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M600 RFN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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