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M156 XTM

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,524 mi
Last recorded25,524 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 XTM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,360 miles

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

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2024 25,145 miles

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

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,667 miles

SUMP GASKET OUT OFFSIDE REAR ENGINE. HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT NEARSIDE CAT.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,035 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,089 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. SIGNS OF DAMP O/O HEADLAMP. REAR SPRING BUSHES,LOCK NUTS/BOLTS NOT SHOWING.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,162 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,161 miles

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

engine oil leaking on to offside front exhaust down pipe.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,555 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,325 miles

PLAY O/S STEERING RACK/ARM.

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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M156 XTM is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M156 XTM, 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 M156 XTM registered?

M156 XTM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M156 XTM safe to buy?

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