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N411 LGS

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 LGS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,902 miles

Front Subframe lightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,548 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 53,366 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 53,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,106 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 3 Jul 2018 49,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Bump stop slightly deteriorated.

Slight body corrosion.

Slight oil leak.

Slight rear axle oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

n/s cat sensor wiring snapped off

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff seal slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,418 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

n/s cat sensor wiring snapped off

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff seal slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,780 miles

Oil leak

play in stearing rack

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

play in stearing rack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,609 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

slight ex. leaks front

slight play in rack

small oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,147 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,147 miles

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

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight cracking on both rear tyre inner walls

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight cracking on both rear tyre inner walls

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (2mm)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge (2mm)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (2mm)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge (2mm)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,026 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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N411 LGS 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 71.4%.

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 N411 LGS, 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 N411 LGS registered?

N411 LGS is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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