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N200 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,827 mi
Last recorded27,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 27,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,563 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,536 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 26,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 23,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,880 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective center mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,788 miles

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Very slight seepage at fuel pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 21,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Very slight seepage at fuel pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,982 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,751 miles

misting of oil steering rack

nearside rear axle brake pipe clip broken

oil leak onto nearside cat

Pass 4 May 2011 16,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,594 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 5,578 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N200 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N200 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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N200 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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