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M18 GRV

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 GRV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 25,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 75,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 70,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,987 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,987 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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M18 GRV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M18 GRV, 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 M18 GRV registered?

M18 GRV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M18 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 GRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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