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M286 UKM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,541 mi
Last recorded13,541 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 UKM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 12,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 11,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,163 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 8,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 8,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 7,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 5,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 5,179 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 3,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 3,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 3,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 3,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 2,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 555 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 408 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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M286 UKM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M286 UKM, 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 M286 UKM registered?

M286 UKM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M286 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 UKM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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