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N431 OAM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 OAM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox,rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 49,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,200 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 49,193 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking at fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak at water pump

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,535 miles

Front wipers in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,488 miles

All tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,318 miles

All four tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,743 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 43,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,655 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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N431 OAM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N431 OAM, 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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N431 OAM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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