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N6 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,994 mi
Last recorded22,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 22,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 22,806 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,997 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,479 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,215 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 16,875 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes imballance offside lower on effort

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 14,702 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,139 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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N6 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N6 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 N6 MGR registered?

N6 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N6 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 MGR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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