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M900 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,086 mi
Last recorded38,086 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 38,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,750 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 37,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,687 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 35,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,908 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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M900 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M900 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 M900 MGR registered?

M900 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M900 MGR safe to buy?

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