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N8 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,306 mi
Last recorded17,306 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 17,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 17,121 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 17,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 16,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,353 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 16,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,917 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 27 May 2016 15,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 15,142 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 15,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

There is some free play evident in the off side of the steering rack.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 13,434 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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N8 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N8 RVB, 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 N8 RVB registered?

N8 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N8 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 RVB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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