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444 LOU

1995 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,747 mi
Last recorded28,747 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 LOU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2022 27,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 27,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 27,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,980 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 19,811 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,040 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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444 LOU is a 1995 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 444 LOU, 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 444 LOU registered?

444 LOU is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is 444 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 444 LOU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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