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C19 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,456 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,091 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Wipers smearing slightly but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,636 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,724 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,049 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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C19 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C19 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 C19 MGR registered?

C19 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C19 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 MGR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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