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N879 DPO

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,132 mi
Last recorded56,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 DPO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,132 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 56,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 56,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 55,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 55,765 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 55,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,161 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,856 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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N879 DPO is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N879 DPO, 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 N879 DPO registered?

N879 DPO is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N879 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N879 DPO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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