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246 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration246 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,104 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,884 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,825 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 9,692 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 9,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 3,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

play both front rack ends

Fail 30 Oct 2010 23 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

play both front rack ends

Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,016 miles

emmissions only just passed

Fail 30 Jun 2009 36,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,244 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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246 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 246 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 246 MGR registered?

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

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