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M474 OEL

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,774 mi
Last recorded9,774 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 OEL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 9,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 8,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 8,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 7,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,230 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 7,230 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,900 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 6,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,197 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2008 5,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

all four tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,155 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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M474 OEL is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M474 OEL, 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 M474 OEL registered?

M474 OEL is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M474 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M474 OEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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