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G20 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,798 mi
Last recorded28,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 28,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 28,453 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 28,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 27,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 24,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2011 18,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,772 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 15,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G20 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G20 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 G20 MGR registered?

G20 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G20 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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