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M654 XTM

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,579 mi
Last recorded24,579 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM654 XTM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 24,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,454 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 21,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,016 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,631 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 20,368 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 19,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,352 miles

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

oil leak from rear of sump,oil pressure switch,and front shock absorber bump stops perished.

Pass 21 May 2014 18,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 21,098 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 21,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M654 XTM is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M654 XTM, 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 M654 XTM registered?

M654 XTM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M654 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M654 XTM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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