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M66 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 75,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,167 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,167 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,385 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine apears to have water leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,982 miles

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

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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M66 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green 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 M66 RVB, 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

How do I check the history of M66 RVB?

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What year was M66 RVB registered?

M66 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M66 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 RVB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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