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3 MPO

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,844 mi
Last recorded2,844 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MPO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 2,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 2,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 2,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 2,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 1,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 560 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 3,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 1,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,172 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 9,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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3 MPO is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 3 MPO, 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 3 MPO registered?

3 MPO is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 3 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 MPO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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