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A8 GCM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,976 mi
Last recorded9,976 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GCM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 9,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 8,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 7,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 7,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 6,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,620 miles

Front Oil leak at sump

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 3,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 1,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,130 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 1,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 4,772 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 4,760 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A8 GCM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A8 GCM, 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 A8 GCM registered?

A8 GCM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A8 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GCM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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