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M888 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,184 mi
Last recorded6,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 6,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of sump/bottom of bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 6,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 5,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 5,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 5,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 5,698 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in bitumen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

under body coated in bitumen

Pass 4 Mar 2019 5,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

brakes pull slightly to nearside on braking

heavily coated in bitumen underneath

Fail 4 Mar 2019 5,515 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

brakes pull slightly to nearside on braking

heavily coated in bitumen underneath

Pass 21 Feb 2018 5,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated in bitumen

brakes pull slightly to nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,296 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes coated in bitumen

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 5,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 4,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust rubber split

underside of car covered in underseal can not fully inspect

Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,482 miles

Oil leak

both front steering rack arms slightly splayed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,432 miles

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering down shaft at some point been fouling but ok at time of test

steering rack arms at slight angle

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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M888 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M888 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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M888 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M888 MGR safe to buy?

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