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M142 TNT

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,728 mi
Last recorded58,728 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 TNT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 58,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,144 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,171 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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M142 TNT is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M142 TNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M142 TNT registered?

M142 TNT is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M142 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M142 TNT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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