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M726 YWE

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

16,043 mi
Last recorded16,043 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 YWE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 16,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 15,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,553 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2023 15,553 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 15,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,107 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 15,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 14,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 13,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 13,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 10,403 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 8,602 miles

near side rear wheel slightly down on effort on parking brake

Pass 22 May 2008 6,529 miles

slight play in off side steering rack/pinion end joint

Pass 21 May 2007 6,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,700 miles

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

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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M726 YWE is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc 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 M726 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 M726 YWE registered?

M726 YWE is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M726 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M726 YWE 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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