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M638 AJN

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,107 mi
Last recorded33,107 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 AJN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,483 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 30,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 26,030 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 25,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,317 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 24,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,139 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 24,136 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,712 miles

Rear exhaust mount fractured.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,229 miles

All four tyres perished on sidewalls

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres perished on sidewalls

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,904 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 7,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,711 miles

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,754 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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M638 AJN is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M638 AJN, 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 M638 AJN registered?

M638 AJN is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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