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N283 OAE

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 OAE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 1,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 1,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 1,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,129 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Cover missing from n/s seat belt catch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 57,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Cover missing from n/s seat belt catch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,788 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 55,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 50,718 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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N283 OAE is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N283 OAE, 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 N283 OAE registered?

N283 OAE is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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