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M691 TNT

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

3,954 mi
Last recorded3,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 TNT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 3,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 3,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 3,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 3,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 3,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 3,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 3,665 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 3,659 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 3,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 3,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 3,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 3,479 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 3,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 3,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 1,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 1,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,317 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 12,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 12,280 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,280 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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M691 TNT is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M691 TNT, 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 M691 TNT registered?

M691 TNT is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M691 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M691 TNT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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