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M468 URX

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,076 mi
Last recorded56,076 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM468 URX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,709 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,638 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,362 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,099 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,118 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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M468 URX is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M468 URX, 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 M468 URX registered?

M468 URX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M468 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M468 URX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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