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M680 VBR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM680 VBR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack has free play in it

Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack has free play in it

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,610 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic casing missing

slight play in steering on both front wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,387 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack ends

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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M680 VBR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M680 VBR, 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 M680 VBR registered?

M680 VBR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M680 VBR safe to buy?

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