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N394 AAW

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

14,220 mi
Last recorded14,220 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 AAW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 14,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 14,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 14,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 13,851 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ON OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 13,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 13,701 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,357 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,091 miles

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

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated n/s/f + o/sf

Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 11,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,148 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 11,148 miles

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

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 10,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 9,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,551 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 8,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 7,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 3,463 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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N394 AAW is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N394 AAW, 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 N394 AAW registered?

N394 AAW is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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