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N265 LBX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,290 mi
Last recorded24,290 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 LBX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 24,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 22,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2018 22,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,284 miles

all tyres perished

steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,842 miles

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

all tyres perrished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,050 miles

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

all tyres perrished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,666 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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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N265 LBX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N265 LBX, 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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What year was N265 LBX registered?

N265 LBX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N265 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N265 LBX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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