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N71 CDP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 CDP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play.

Fail 7 Aug 2026 52,327 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play.

Pass 15 May 2025 51,688 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,880 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N71 CDP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N71 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 N71 CDP registered?

N71 CDP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N71 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 CDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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