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M666 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,257 mi
Last recorded27,257 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 27,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres slight cracking to walls

Fail 28 Jun 2021 26,567 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 26,476 miles

All tyres have minor cracking to sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second box in from rear; borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,442 miles

Corrosion to Exhaust System

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,889 miles

Corrosion to centre section of exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,391 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust section

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,790 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle leak - general light underside corrsion

Fail 15 Oct 2013 22,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle leak - general light underside corrsion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,376 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general light underside corrosion

rear axle leak

reduced effort offside rear service brake

Fail 15 Oct 2012 22,374 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general light underside corrosion

rear axle leak

reduced effort offside rear service brake

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,091 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,756 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general light underside corrosion

rear axle oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,222 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 21,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise,rear axle leak.oil leak.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot lid stays weak

both front exhaust heat shield loose - catalysts vibrating inside units

engine & rear axle oil leaks

heavy cracking to both rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,115 miles

cracking to both front tyres

cracking to both rear tyres

rear axle leak

slight gearbox oil leak

some corrosion to n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 8 Oct 2007 20,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

cracking to both front tyres

cracking to both rear tyres

rear axle leak

slight gearbox oil leak

some corrosion to n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,859 miles

Oil leak

cracking to both rear tyres

cracking to n/s/f tyre

rear axle leak

some corrosion to front springs

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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M666 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M666 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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M666 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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