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B3 ETE

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ETE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 88,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 88,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 88,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld breaking round exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,278 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,914 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner sides

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,240 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery secure but only by temp messure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower rad hose rubbing on rack and is worn into rubber

object secured to dashboard in [b] zone

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,240 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery secure but only by temp messure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower rad hose rubbing on rack and is worn into rubber

object secured to dashboard in [b] zone

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,236 miles

both heat shields loose on catalyst converts

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both heat shields loose on catalyst converts

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,339 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,320 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B3 ETE is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B3 ETE, 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 B3 ETE registered?

B3 ETE is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is B3 ETE safe to buy?

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