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B2 AWC

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,583 mi
Last recorded5,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AWC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 5,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 5,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 4,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 4,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 4,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 4,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 3,918 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 3,918 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 3,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 2,708 miles

all four tyres cracking on side of tread

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 May 2013 2,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

cracks forming in both front and rear tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,570 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 2,168 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 1,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 1,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 873 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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B2 AWC is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B2 AWC, 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 B2 AWC registered?

B2 AWC is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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