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N3 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 49,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 49,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 48,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 46,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,348 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,346 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,264 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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N3 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N3 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 N3 MGR registered?

N3 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N3 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 MGR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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