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N23 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,951 mi
Last recorded40,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 37,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,874 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,184 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 27,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,786 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,121 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,296 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,595 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 1,849 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N23 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N23 MGR registered?

N23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N23 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 MGR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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