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N380 HTE

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,305 mi
Last recorded18,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 HTE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 18,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 18,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 16,687 miles

steering rack becoming worn

Pass 20 May 2019 15,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 15,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,776 miles

chip in windscreen

minamal travel in foot brake

slight leak from exhaust joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,749 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 10,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,369 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2007 1,883 miles

front tyres started to perish

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2006 461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 461 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f suspension bumb damage

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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N380 HTE is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N380 HTE, 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 N380 HTE registered?

N380 HTE is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N380 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 HTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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