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M250 FFW

1995 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM250 FFW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,831 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 75,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,954 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,853 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,583 miles

Under body of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,836 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake pipes genrally rusty

nearside cat rattling

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake pipes genrally rusty

nearside cat rattling

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,578 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low

rattle from exhaust system

rear exhaust box nearside mounting broken

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes to calipers

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,088 miles

slight free play into steering rack offside

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,080 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,910 miles

corrosion in front brake hose metal fittings

fuel pump mounting bracket corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,757 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,339 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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M250 FFW is a 1995 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M250 FFW, 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 M250 FFW registered?

M250 FFW is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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