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M26 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,632 mi
Last recorded19,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 18,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 18,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 17,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 16,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 1,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 9,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,985 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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M26 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 M26 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 M26 MGR registered?

M26 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M26 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 MGR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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