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M23 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,047 mi
Last recorded16,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 16,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 15,057 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 14,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 13,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 13,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 13,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 12,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s screen wash poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,416 miles

o/s screen wash poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,321 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,284 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 12,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,211 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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M23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M23 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 M23 MGR registered?

M23 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M23 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 MGR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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