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M750 COT

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,761 mi
Last recorded11,761 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM750 COT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 11,761 miles

advised fuel pipe from fuel filter is perished slightly split

Pass 25 Feb 2025 11,571 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering stiff and column very close to offside exhaust manifold

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 11,410 miles

All suspension bump stops perished

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Steering stiff in operation

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,084 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,816 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four suspension bump stops deteriorated.

oil leaks.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,349 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,606 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,802 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps are set at upper limit, adjusters are not accessible.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

stickers in screen.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,000 miles

Stickers on screen behind mirror

Fail 23 Mar 2011 6,000 miles

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

Stickers on screen behind mirror

Pass 26 Mar 2010 5,515 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks from engine.

stickers in screen, behind mirror.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,814 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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M750 COT is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M750 COT, 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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M750 COT is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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