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N434 CDP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,796 mi
Last recorded25,796 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 CDP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 25,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 23,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,752 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 17,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 8,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 5,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 5,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 5,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,018 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 4,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N434 CDP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N434 CDP, 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 N434 CDP registered?

N434 CDP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N434 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N434 CDP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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