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C8 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,366 mi
Last recorded23,366 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 23,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 21,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 17,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 15,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 14,002 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 13,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front tyre cracking.

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,258 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 6,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C8 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C8 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 C8 MGR registered?

C8 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C8 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MGR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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