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M718 BNO

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 BNO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 12,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 11,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 11,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 9,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,066 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 6,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 5,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 775 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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M718 BNO is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M718 BNO, 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 M718 BNO registered?

M718 BNO is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M718 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M718 BNO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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