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P18 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,703 mi
Last recorded12,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 12,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,522 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 12,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 11,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 11,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 11,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 11,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 11,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,714 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,110 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,831 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 8,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 6,329 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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P18 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc 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 P18 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 P18 MGR registered?

P18 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is P18 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 MGR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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