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E9 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,001 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,196 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,082 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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E9 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E9 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 E9 MGR registered?

E9 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is E9 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 MGR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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