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M392 VCT

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,900 mi
Last recorded24,900 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 VCT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 24,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 24,497 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,889 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 23,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 71% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 23,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,146 miles

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

corrossion o/ s and n/s screen sarround

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,570 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,379 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 22,379 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,949 miles

Near side front tyre side wall detiorating.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,728 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 17,720 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Near side front bump stop detiorated

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,418 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 15,451 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Slight noise on near side front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,451 miles

Slight noise on near side front wheel bearing

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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M392 VCT is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M392 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 M392 VCT registered?

M392 VCT is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M392 VCT safe to buy?

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