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M290 UTF

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,712 mi
Last recorded23,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 UTF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,712 miles

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 22,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 22,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,218 miles

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

Leak from rear differential

Fail 1 Jun 2019 19,567 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Leak from rear differential

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 18,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,748 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,679 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,423 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 10,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 6,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,989 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 1,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,615 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,799 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 5,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M290 UTF is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M290 UTF, 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 M290 UTF registered?

M290 UTF is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M290 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 UTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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