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C12 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

9,795 mi
Last recorded9,795 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 9,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 9,791 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon bulbs fitted in halogen units (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 388 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S front and rear cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 56 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% max 25% nsr low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 18 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 18 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 9,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 9,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2016 9,761 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 9,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 9,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 5,724 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 3,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 2,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 732 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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C12 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C12 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.

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What year was C12 MGR registered?

C12 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C12 MGR safe to buy?

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