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G8 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,985 mi
Last recorded22,985 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 22,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 22,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 21,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 20,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ns/f wheel bearing with slight play

steering rack with slight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,597 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,592 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,218 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 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 G8 RVB registered?

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

Is G8 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 RVB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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