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M152 TAB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,464 mi
Last recorded36,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 TAB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,464 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 35,651 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 2,392 miles

front bump stops on suspension perished near side and offside

Pass 16 May 2006 1,768 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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M152 TAB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M152 TAB, 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 M152 TAB registered?

M152 TAB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M152 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M152 TAB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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