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2856 MG

1995 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2856 MG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 89,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 89,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 89,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 89,853 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,117 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,079 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,749 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 85,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,342 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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2856 MG is a 1995 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 2856 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 2856 MG registered?

2856 MG is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is 2856 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2856 MG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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