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M123 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,849 mi
Last recorded18,849 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 18,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 17,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 15,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 13,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 12,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 10,974 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 10,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 9,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 6,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 4,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 4,550 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven Low effort (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 2,587 miles

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 25 Feb 2015 9 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension bump stops deteriated

nearside lower wishbone bush slight wear

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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M123 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M123 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 M123 MGR registered?

M123 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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