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G12 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,346 mi
Last recorded38,346 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 38,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 35,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 1,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,873 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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G12 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G12 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 G12 MGR registered?

G12 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is G12 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 MGR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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