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N210 XOD

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,589 mi
Last recorded20,589 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 XOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 20,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 20,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 20,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 20,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 20,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 20,022 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 19,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 19,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,074 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 19,074 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leek

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear has a nail in tread

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,322 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 15,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust cat nearside nosie

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,520 miles

slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 9,520 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,683 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 5,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N210 XOD is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N210 XOD, 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 N210 XOD registered?

N210 XOD is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N210 XOD safe to buy?

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