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M786 NTA

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

347 mi
Last recorded347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 NTA
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 71,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 70,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 67,505 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,686 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 55,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,751 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 48,808 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2010 46,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,703 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 32,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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M786 NTA is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M786 NTA, 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 M786 NTA registered?

M786 NTA is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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