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G8 MGV

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,332 mi
Last recorded31,332 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 31,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 30,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 29,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 28,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,737 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,104 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,699 miles

engine temp gauge reading hot but no signs of overheating on test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,687 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine temp gauge reading hot but no signs of overheating on test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,002 miles

slight wear in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,726 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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G8 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G8 MGV, 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 G8 MGV registered?

G8 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G8 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 MGV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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