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M4 MGV

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

335 mi
Last recorded335 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 8 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,886 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,917 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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M4 MGV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M4 MGV, 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 M4 MGV registered?

M4 MGV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M4 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 MGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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