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B16 MGV

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,151 mi
Last recorded24,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 23,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 20,586 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,319 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 3,507 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 2,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 1,017 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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B16 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue 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 B16 MGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 MGV registered?

B16 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B16 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 MGV 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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