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M561 WYD

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,751 mi
Last recorded24,751 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 WYD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 24,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 24,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 23,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 23,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 22,016 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,564 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,566 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,564 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,464 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 20,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,401 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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M561 WYD is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M561 WYD, 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 M561 WYD registered?

M561 WYD is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M561 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 WYD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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