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H2 HYA

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 HYA
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,234 miles

Front Suspension Age Related Corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 39,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,182 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt insecure fouling coilspring (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,877 miles

front springs slightly corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing maybe slightly rough

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeding rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

front springs slightly corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing maybe slightly rough

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,751 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,242 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,227 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 23,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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H2 HYA is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H2 HYA, 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 H2 HYA registered?

H2 HYA is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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