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E1 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,415 mi
Last recorded9,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,415 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 6,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 2,302 miles

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

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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E1 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E1 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 E1 MGR registered?

E1 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is E1 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 MGR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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