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C1 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,318 mi
Last recorded77,318 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 77,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,718 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 76,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 70,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 39,791 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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C1 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C1 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 C1 MGR registered?

C1 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C1 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 MGR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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