CarVerify

Free Car Check

M817 SUX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,774 mi
Last recorded5,774 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 SUX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 5,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 5,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 5,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 5,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 5,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 4,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 4,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 4,201 miles

All 4 tyres very perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 4,201 miles

All 4 tyres very perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 3,875 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 3,613 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,330 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,777 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 2,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,120 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2011 2,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,387 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2009 930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 115 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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M817 SUX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M817 SUX, 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

How do I check the history of M817 SUX?

You can check the full history of M817 SUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M817 SUX registered?

M817 SUX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M817 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M817 SUX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M817 SUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M817 SUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.