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E23 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,064 mi
Last recorded51,064 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 49,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,385 miles

under body covered in waxoil

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,341 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 43,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,091 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,702 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,794 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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E23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E23 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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E23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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