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N625 LKX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,708 mi
Last recorded33,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 LKX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 30,237 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs seeing to cosiderable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four dampeners deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))

accelerator anti slip missing

steering wheel very stiff

Fail 21 Jun 2022 30,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs seeing to cosiderable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four dampeners deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))

accelerator anti slip missing

steering wheel very stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,418 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant below minimum

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

Track rod inner has slight play

accelerator pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,070 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,249 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,602 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,655 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N625 LKX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N625 LKX, 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 N625 LKX registered?

N625 LKX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N625 LKX safe to buy?

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