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M10 GKW

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 GKW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 32,411 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both - characters incorrect design (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 32,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 31,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,781 miles

slight play in n/s front track rod end joint

Pass 26 May 2018 29,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 29,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,718 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 18,205 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes just met brake limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,618 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,303 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 7,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 5,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 1,835 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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M10 GKW is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M10 GKW, 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 M10 GKW registered?

M10 GKW is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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