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B16 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,803 mi
Last recorded62,803 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 62,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,974 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak partially at oil pressure switch ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,891 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,895 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,659 miles

Nearside front and offside front bump stops wear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,599 miles

Nearside front and offside front bump stops wear

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 52,413 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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B16 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 MGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 MGR registered?

B16 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B16 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 MGR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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