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N259 LKX

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 LKX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 29,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,353 miles

IT LOOKS LIKE THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY BE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,290 miles

THE OSF BUMP STOP RUBBER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 May 2012 23,728 miles

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE GETTING LOW AND THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE SOME WHERE.

Pass 21 May 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 21,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,502 miles

FRONT SUSPENION LOOKS TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,918 miles

NS EXHAUST CAT SOUNDS TO BE RATTERLING

Pass 27 May 2006 19,029 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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N259 LKX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N259 LKX, 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 N259 LKX?

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What year was N259 LKX registered?

N259 LKX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N259 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 LKX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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