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N900 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,444 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 17,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N900 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N900 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 N900 MGR registered?

N900 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N900 MGR safe to buy?

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