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N77 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,081 mi
Last recorded19,081 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 19,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 18,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 17,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 17,370 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 17,306 miles

Offside inner steering joint on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,116 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 13,116 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 12,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 9,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,533 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,844 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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N77 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N77 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 N77 MGR registered?

N77 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N77 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N77 MGR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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