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N126 DNV

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,254 mi
Last recorded42,254 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 DNV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,095 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 10,568 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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N126 DNV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N126 DNV, 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 N126 DNV registered?

N126 DNV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N126 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 DNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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