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N800 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,964 mi
Last recorded27,964 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 27,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,965 miles

Oil leaks

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,391 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,284 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,284 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,805 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,818 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

tyres perished on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2008 12,817 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,791 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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N800 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N800 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 N800 MGR registered?

N800 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N800 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N800 MGR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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