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R88 MGR

2003 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,848 mi
Last recorded40,848 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG RV823,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 38,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 37,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,261 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 29,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,430 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 27,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,164 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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R88 MGR is a 2003 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,304 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 R88 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 23 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R88 MGR registered?

R88 MGR is a 2003 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is R88 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 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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