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C11 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

7,283 mi
Last recorded7,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 7,283 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 7,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 7,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 7,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 7,251 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 7,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 7,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 7,094 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 7,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 7,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,983 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 6,983 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,856 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 6,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,549 miles

play in offside of steering rack

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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C11 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 MGR registered?

C11 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C11 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MGR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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