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G6 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,538 mi
Last recorded16,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 16,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,990 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 14,515 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,344 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,344 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 12,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 5,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,227 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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G6 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G6 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 G6 MGR registered?

G6 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G6 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 MGR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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