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N291 END

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,423 mi
Last recorded3,423 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 END
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 3,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 3,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 3,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 1,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 1,382 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 1,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 1,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 669 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 390 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 390 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,285 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 13,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N291 END is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N291 END, 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

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What year was N291 END registered?

N291 END is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N291 END safe to buy?

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