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H8 MGV

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

7,054 mi
Last recorded7,054 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 7,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 6,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ā€œDā€ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 5,281 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 4,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 3,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 3,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 3,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 3,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 3,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 3,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 3,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 2,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 2,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,146 miles

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

all four road tyres perrished on outer edges

center exhaust mountings in poor condition

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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H8 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 H8 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 H8 MGV registered?

H8 MGV is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is H8 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 MGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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