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M13 DAB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,767 mi
Last recorded52,767 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 DAB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 52,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front and rear only just met. advise maintenance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has limited travel

Rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

Underbody suspension and steering components corroded but not excessively

Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded(located around battery box) (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion to all suspension components

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front sub frame and all attached componant's heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming on most of suspension con ponents

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,768 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most of front suspensiom covered in corrosion

rear mounting bracket broken

rear plastic clip broken on rear axle holding brake pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,762 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,239 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,238 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,718 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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M13 DAB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M13 DAB, 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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M13 DAB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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