RegVerdict Model Intelligence
MG RV8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,143 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.
87%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 95% of peers
+26.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,143 tests · fleet 61%
87%
Where the RV8 fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering99
Tyres100
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on suspension, tyres, body & structure.
Share of 13 years and older MG RV8 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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