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M290 HPK

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 HPK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 51,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 51,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 51,217 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both central mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both central mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,413 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,694 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,693 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,274 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING.

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

PERISH MARKS ON FUEL CAP SEALING RING.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,790 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,773 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES.

FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN.

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,350 miles

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

some damage to o/s door mirror glass

some wear in n/s of steering rack.

steering rack noisey in operation

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

some damage to o/s door mirror glass

some wear in n/s of steering rack.

steering rack noisey in operation

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wear in o/s front steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,523 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE.

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DETERIORATION OF EXHAUST MOUNTINGS.

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE.

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,002 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,002 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,431 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES

WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 30 May 2008 44,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear service brakes unbalenced

Fail 23 May 2008 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear service brakes unbalenced

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 41,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some wear in steering rack and pinion

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

windscreen damaged on n/s

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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M290 HPK is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M290 HPK, 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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M290 HPK is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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