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G22 MGB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 MGB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible play internally

Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,293 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 56,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 54,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 83,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe entering silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension bump stops deteriorated, front and rear ,four in total.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,018 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,871 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,763 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,318 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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G22 MGB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G22 MGB, 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 G22 MGB registered?

G22 MGB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is G22 MGB safe to buy?

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