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M717 DLY

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,414 mi
Last recorded28,414 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 DLY
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 28,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive brake fluid leak from clutch slave (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

reverse light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & noisy on rotation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 28,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & noisy on rotation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 28,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroding

hand brake release button stiff

minor play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,633 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroding

hand brake release button stiff

minor play in both sides of steering rack

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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M717 DLY is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M717 DLY, 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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M717 DLY is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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