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M69 RVP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 RVP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 57,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine would not start (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,615 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,453 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 56,453 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,928 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,737 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,737 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,922 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK END BUSHES

Pass 23 May 2012 42,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,243 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Slight misting of fluid offside rear brake back plate.

Slight noise from steering rack when rocking steering.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,030 miles

Oil leak

Slight misting of fluid offside rear brake back plate.

Slight noise from steering rack when rocking steering.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,455 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M69 RVP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M69 RVP, 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 M69 RVP registered?

M69 RVP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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