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N8 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 61,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 59,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 59,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,907 miles

oil leak

something in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,914 miles

Coolant leak in area of bottom hose

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,153 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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N8 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N8 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 N8 MGR registered?

N8 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N8 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 MGR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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