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M804 VGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,798 mi
Last recorded2,798 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 VGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 2,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 2,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 1,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 17,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,742 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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M804 VGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M804 VGR, 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 M804 VGR registered?

M804 VGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M804 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M804 VGR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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