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R22 MGR

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,762 mi
Last recorded14,762 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 14,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 14,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 13,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 10,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 9,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 8,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,325 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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R22 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 R22 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R22 MGR registered?

R22 MGR is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R22 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 MGR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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