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N113 MCL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,889 mi
Last recorded9,889 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 MCL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 9,889 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 9,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 7,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 6,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 6,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 6,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 5,818 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 4,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight freeplay in steering column UJ

Fail 26 Jan 2019 4,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight freeplay in steering column UJ

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 3,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 3,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 2,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33 miles

Slight perishing to front tyres

Fail 8 Jan 2015 33 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Slight perishing to front tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2014 59,445 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,301 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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N113 MCL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N113 MCL, 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 N113 MCL registered?

N113 MCL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N113 MCL safe to buy?

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