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M860 TNT

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,041 mi
Last recorded18,041 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 TNT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 18,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,107 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,022 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,254 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 13,650 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,543 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,195 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 9,185 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,268 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper smear and washer slightly blocked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 4,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,000 miles

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads low.

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2009 2,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads low.

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside headlight aim on upper limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,687 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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M860 TNT 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 81.8%.

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 M860 TNT, 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 M860 TNT registered?

M860 TNT is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M860 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M860 TNT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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