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1643 MG

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

16,967 mi
Last recorded16,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1643 MG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 16,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 15,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 13,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 13,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,184 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 13,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,150 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 13,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 12,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,293 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 12,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 11,352 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,220 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 7,020 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,438 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,430 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 6,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,056 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2009 4,024 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 29 May 2008 1,022 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 27 May 2008 1,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 18 May 2007 47,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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1643 MG is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 1643 MG, 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 1643 MG registered?

1643 MG is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is 1643 MG safe to buy?

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