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N780 JMB

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 JMB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 41,806 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,960 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Fail 29 Aug 2023 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,665 miles

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

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

slight corrosion on battery tray

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leaking from engine

Fail 28 Jul 2017 11,652 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Fuel pipe insecure near left hand side gearbox (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leaking from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 5,418 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,760 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated restricting inspection

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,925 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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N780 JMB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N780 JMB, 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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N780 JMB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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