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M304 CHP

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 CHP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,237 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,121 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M304 CHP is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M304 CHP, 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 M304 CHP registered?

M304 CHP is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M304 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M304 CHP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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