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N222 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,589 mi
Last recorded15,589 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 15,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 14,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 63,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,473 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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N222 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N222 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 N222 MGR registered?

N222 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N222 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 MGR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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