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N247 CBL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

2,428 mi
Last recorded2,428 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 CBL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 917 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 818 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of underside and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 810 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of underside and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rubber bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small hole in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has wear ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres are in excess of 15 years old.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,242 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 100,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bumpstop is missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bumpstop is missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel hoses around fuel pump are perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 99,850 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% nearside is binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bootlid support strut is weak

clutch pedal return spring broken

fuel cap seal and fuel hoses perishing

offside headlamp and nearside rear foglamp are damaged

Pass 7 May 2016 99,607 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

brake efficiency requirements just met 53%

clutch pedal return spring broken

front suspension bump stops are excessively deteriorated

fuel pump hoses are perishing

nearside rear foglamp cracked

offside headlamp holed

rear view mirror is detached

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,607 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

brake efficiency requirements just met 53%

clutch pedal return spring broken

front suspension bump stops are excessively deteriorated

fuel pump hoses are perishing

nearside rear foglamp cracked

offside headlamp holed

rear view mirror is detached

Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,605 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal return spring has snapped

front suspension bumpstops are perished and unserviceable

fuel hoses are perishing around fuel pump/filter area

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,556 miles

Free play at steering wheel, ie play in steering rack reqs atn.

Front shock abbsorbers are soft.

General corrosion to suspension and underside.

Play in rear suspension leaf spring shackle bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,626 miles

light under body corrosion......

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower wishbone bushes worn.....

o/s/r leaf spring bushes worn.....

play in o/s of steering rack.....

Fail 27 Aug 2009 97,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

light under body corrosion......

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower wishbone bushes worn.....

o/s/r leaf spring bushes worn.....

play in o/s of steering rack.....

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,360 miles

fuel pump noisey

Fail 15 Aug 2008 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pump noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,093 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 59,093 miles

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

cat mount rubber worn.......

n/s/f & both rear tyres perishing.....

o/s head lamp lense damaged.....

play in o/s of steering rack, advise rectifacation.....

wipers smear...

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 38,545 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split , advise replacement...

o/s/f suspension bump stop worn...

o/s/r tyre under inflated & perishing...

play in steering rack...

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,675 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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N247 CBL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N247 CBL, 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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N247 CBL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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