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M700 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 20,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 20,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 20,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 19,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 19,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 18,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,353 miles

Oil leak

chip in offside front headlamp

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,954 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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M700 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 M700 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 M700 MGR registered?

M700 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M700 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 MGR shows 19 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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