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E10 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 77,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 77,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,360 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,540 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 66,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,621 miles

slight water leak from engine

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight water leak from engine

Pass 23 Jul 2011 62,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,457 miles

signs of a leak from the fuel pump

some wear in the steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2009 57,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of a fuel leak from the fuelpump

some wear in the steering rack

the main and rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,329 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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E10 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E10 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 E10 MGR registered?

E10 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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