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666 CDL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,975 mi
Last recorded4,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 CDL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 4,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 4,975 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 4,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 4,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 4,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 4,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 3,875 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 3,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside side repeater partially insecure

Oil leak ()

rear diff has slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Jul 2016 3,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,382 miles

rear diff has slight seepage of oil

signs that offside exhaust catalyst has been rubbing against the body

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 2,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 1,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 1,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,150 miles

front suspension bump stops perished

sump leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2007 32,150 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension bump stops perished

nearside head lamp cowling insecure

sump leaking

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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666 CDL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 666 CDL, 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 666 CDL registered?

666 CDL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 666 CDL safe to buy?

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