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M90 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 29,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 29,738 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 29,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 29,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 28,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,054 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 28,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,473 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 3,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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M90 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M90 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 M90 MGR registered?

M90 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M90 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 MGR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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