1995 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · M281 DBY
1995 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 64,197 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 3898cc
M281 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 64,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M281 DBY Mileage History
- 12/05/202262,760 mi
- 24/05/202363,173 mi+413 mi
- 24/05/202363,173 mi
- 20/06/202464,197 mi+1,024 mi
- 27/06/202464,197 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M281 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mg Rv8 (M281 DBY) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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