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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the MG RV8. Check any RV8 by registration number below.

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91.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.6%

vs MG Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG RV8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG RV8 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, which is 8.6 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RV8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used MG RV8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the MG RV8 performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 40 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 45 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

3.2%

1996

Based on 179 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

7.8%

1995

Based on 541 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

16.1%

1994

Based on 556 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

8.4%

1993

Based on 256 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

7.7%

0

Based on 586 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

Other MG Models

Compare MOT reliability across MG models.

MG ZR

74.1% pass rate

MG 6

64.3% pass rate

MG 3

76.5% pass rate

MG MGB

70.0% pass rate

MG Mgb Roadster

95.5% pass rate

MG B Gt

75.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for MG RV8

MG RV8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG RV8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG RV8?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG RV8 is 91.7% compared to the MG average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG RV8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the MG RV8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, the MG RV8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a MG RV8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a MG RV8?
Typical mileage for the MG RV8: 31,315 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RV8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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