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M822 DLR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 DLR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 53,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,622 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 39,622 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,673 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,263 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 34,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 34,378 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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M822 DLR 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 80%.

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 M822 DLR, 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 M822 DLR registered?

M822 DLR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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