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M725 URX

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,541 mi
Last recorded97,541 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM725 URX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,541 miles

General Surface corrosion / nothing Structural

Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,888 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,888 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 94,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 93,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reversing lights inop

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,317 miles

front and rear shock arbs getting weak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,112 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,919 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,718 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 3,803 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 3,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,477 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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M725 URX is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M725 URX, 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 M725 URX registered?

M725 URX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M725 URX safe to buy?

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