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G3 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 22,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 22,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 22,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 21,598 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 21,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 13,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,245 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,195 miles

play in rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 3,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,397 miles

slight play front suspension joints

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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G3 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G3 RVB, 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 G3 RVB registered?

G3 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is G3 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 RVB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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