MG RV8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,143 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,143 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of MG RV8 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the RV8 tends to fail
Share of MG RV8 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, tyres, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the MG RV8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG RV8 holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 95% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG RV8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG RV8 in 2024: 13 years and older, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG RV8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the MG RV8 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).