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M254 VDO

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,570 mi
Last recorded4,570 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 VDO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 4,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 3,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 1,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 1,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 1,470 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 1,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,256 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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M254 VDO is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M254 VDO, 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 M254 VDO registered?

M254 VDO is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M254 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M254 VDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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