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M800 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,970 mi
Last recorded20,970 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 20,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 20,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,199 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 8,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,404 miles

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

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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M800 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M800 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 M800 MGR registered?

M800 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M800 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 MGR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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