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N90 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,248 mi
Last recorded35,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 35,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 33,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 31,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 31,004 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 30,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 29,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,937 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,573 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,413 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,488 miles

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 28 Apr 2007 5,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,353 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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N90 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N90 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 N90 MGR registered?

N90 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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