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MBP 377

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,674 mi
Last recorded5,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBP 377
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 5,674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 5,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 5,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 5,091 miles

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

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

engine mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2021 4,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 4,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 4,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 4,280 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 4,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 3,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,490 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 2,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 1,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007

no speedo fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2007

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7 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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MBP 377 is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 MBP 377, 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 MBP 377 registered?

MBP 377 is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is MBP 377 safe to buy?

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