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M200 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 38,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 38,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 32,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blades not clearing the screen very well

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 293,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,097 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,097 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,600 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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M200 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M200 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.

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M200 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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