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M88 GRV

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 GRV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 38,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,317 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 38,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,693 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,810 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,084 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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M88 GRV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M88 GRV, 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 M88 GRV registered?

M88 GRV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M88 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 GRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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