1995 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · M162 AAR
1995 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 15,179 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 3946cc
M162 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 15,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M162 AAR Mileage History
- 04/08/202314,983 mi
- 06/11/202314,983 mi
- 13/11/202314,983 mi
- 08/11/202415,119 mi+136 mi
- 21/10/202515,179 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 88 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M162 AAR 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 (M162 AAR) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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