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M620 XTC

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM620 XTC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear oil leak from axle seal but not considered excessive

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

certain components obscured from view

Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 35,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,479 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,959 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,374 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,641 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in offside steering rack bush

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre cracking

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,486 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers smear.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,982 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 17,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,513 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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M620 XTC is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M620 XTC, 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 M620 XTC registered?

M620 XTC is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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