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M29 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,744 mi
Last recorded4,744 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 4,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 3,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 2,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 1,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 1,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 564 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 350 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)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,116 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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M29 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M29 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 M29 MGR registered?

M29 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M29 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 MGR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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