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K300 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 34,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 34,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 34,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,675 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,868 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 29,845 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,652 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 26,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,561 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 17,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

severe oil leak from sump onto exhaust

water pump noisey

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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K300 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K300 MGR, 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 K300 MGR registered?

K300 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K300 MGR safe to buy?

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