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R101 OEB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,532 mi
Last recorded3,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 OEB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 3,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 3,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 2,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 2,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 2,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 2,302 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 3,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 2,918 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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R101 OEB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R101 OEB, 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 R101 OEB registered?

R101 OEB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is R101 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 OEB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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