MG RV8 MOT pass rate
89.7% of 1,143 MG RV8 MOT tests pass.
The RV8 passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the average across all MG models, which sits at 84.6%.
The MG RV8 passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 89.7% | 1,143 | 32,380 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG RV8
The most common reason the MG RV8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 45.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 36.8% | Across an axle |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.0% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Visibility | 22.9% | Not working |
| Steering | 13.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% | System insecure |
| Suspension | 6.9% | Has excessive play |
| Tyres | 4.9% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Incorrect |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG RV8?
- 89.7% of MG RV8 MOT tests pass, based on 1,143 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG RV8?
- The most common reason the MG RV8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 45.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MG RV8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.