CarVerify

Free Car Check

N161 BCH

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BCH
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 14,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 14,795 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 14,751 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 13,994 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some play in off side steering rack end

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,994 miles

some play in off side steering rack end

Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,875 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,559 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracking slightly

some brake pipes obscured by grease

Fail 8 Jun 2010 13,559 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking slightly

some brake pipes obscured by grease

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,682 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight deterioration of tyres

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack joints

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,743 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,401 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake 24% imbalance max for fail 25% advise attention

Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,288 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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N161 BCH is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N161 BCH, 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

How do I check the history of N161 BCH?

You can check the full history of N161 BCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N161 BCH registered?

N161 BCH is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N161 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 BCH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N161 BCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N161 BCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.