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R353 ADP

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 ADP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 2,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 2,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 2,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 2,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 2,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 2,140 miles

Both front bump stops deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 2,140 miles

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

Both front bump stops deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 2,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 1,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 1,904 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 1,757 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Mar 2012 1,757 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,373 miles

nsr wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 761 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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R353 ADP is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R353 ADP, 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 R353 ADP registered?

R353 ADP is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is R353 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 ADP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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