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M277 XWS

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,372 mi
Last recorded19,372 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 XWS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 19,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,231 miles

Note;- "REVERSE" lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,367 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 14,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section near to silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,321 miles

play in offside steering rack inner joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 8,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 7,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,199 miles

free play at top of steering column

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 6,199 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

free play at top of steering column

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 4,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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M277 XWS is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M277 XWS, 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 M277 XWS registered?

M277 XWS is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M277 XWS safe to buy?

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