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M303 NTA

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,873 mi
Last recorded49,873 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 NTA
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 49,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements LOWER PORTION OBSCURED BY TOW BAR BALL (0.1 (d))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE NEAR LIMITS - REDUCED EFFORT FROM NSR (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,723 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 49,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,035 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,880 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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M303 NTA is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M303 NTA, 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 M303 NTA registered?

M303 NTA is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M303 NTA safe to buy?

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