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M955 SUX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,265 mi
Last recorded26,265 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 SUX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 26,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 25,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,921 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 24,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 24,633 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 30 May 2018 24,447 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 23,851 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 23,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 22,916 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,826 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,826 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 9,543 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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M955 SUX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M955 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

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What year was M955 SUX registered?

M955 SUX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M955 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M955 SUX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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