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M342 VCT

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,887 mi
Last recorded8,887 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 VCT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 8,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2026 8,679 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,674 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 8,668 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 8,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 8,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 8,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 7,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 7,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 5,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 4,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 1,575 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides.bump stop missing n/s/f. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2017 1,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides.bump stop missing n/s/f. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 7 miles

N/S/F bump stop missing

Fail 21 May 2012 3 miles

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

N/S/F bump stop missing

Pass 23 May 2011 1,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 1,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 1,427 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 1,427 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 1,248 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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M342 VCT is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M342 VCT, 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 M342 VCT registered?

M342 VCT is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M342 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M342 VCT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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