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N676 HVX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,768 mi
Last recorded64,768 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 HVX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,768 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 64,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2025 62,687 miles

Front tyres close to bald on inner edges.

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 60,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,672 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,121 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Severe engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,068 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 51,068 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,723 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,055 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,195 miles

Corrosion around windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight free play in steering

Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight free play in steering

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front bump stops split

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

fuel tank filler neck slightly corroded

offside front position lamp dim

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front bump stops split

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

fuel tank filler neck slightly corroded

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,713 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant hose rubbing on steering rack

windscreen surround corroded & holed

Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant hose rubbing on steering rack

windscreen surround corroded & holed

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,671 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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N676 HVX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N676 HVX, 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 N676 HVX registered?

N676 HVX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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