MG RV8

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 1,197 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

1,197

Highest Pass Rate

1994 (91%)

Years Covered

About the MG RV8

The MG RV8 was MOT tested 1,197 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1993 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 411 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The MG RV8 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 40,792 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 14,450 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the RV8 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3940cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,588

Per month£216/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1997 details

How reliable is the MG RV8?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)

vs MG brand average+5% (86% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

MG RV8 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1997	97%	32	14,450 mi
1996	90%	125	31,345 mi
1995	88%	432	32,122 mi
1994	91%	411	31,658 mi
1993	91%	197	40,792 mi

Questions about the MG RV8

Is the MG RV8 reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1993 to 1997), the MG RV8 averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 1,197 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1994 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year MG RV8 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 MG RV8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 88%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.