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N781 HVX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

49,286 mi
Last recorded49,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 HVX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 49,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 48,215 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,798 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,414 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,334 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,671 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,503 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 38,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,917 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,626 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,406 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,214 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 14,499 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering rack showing signs of wear

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,499 miles

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

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

Steering rack showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Sep 2005 14,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,499 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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N781 HVX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 N781 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N781 HVX registered?

N781 HVX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N781 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 HVX shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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