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N287 MCL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,907 mi
Last recorded3,907 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 MCL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 3,907 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 3,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,240 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,904 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

passenger seat back slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,904 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

passenger seat back slight movement

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,668 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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N287 MCL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N287 MCL, 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 N287 MCL registered?

N287 MCL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N287 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 MCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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