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M28 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 30,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 30,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,823 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,289 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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M28 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M28 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M28 MGR registered?

M28 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M28 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 MGR shows 18 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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