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M299 LNL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,851 mi
Last recorded17,851 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 LNL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 17,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 17,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 16,121 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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M299 LNL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M299 LNL, 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 M299 LNL registered?

M299 LNL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M299 LNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M299 LNL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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