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M25 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,506 mi
Last recorded33,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,506 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 33,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,825 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,824 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,278 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,988 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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M25 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M25 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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What year was M25 MGR registered?

M25 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 10 June 1995.

Is M25 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 MGR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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