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M730 COT

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,632 mi
Last recorded17,632 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM730 COT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 17,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 15,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 15,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 12,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 12,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 8,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle coated with protective underseal [not allowing close inspection]

Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,247 miles

all four tyres perrishing.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,564 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 3,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,057 miles

both front screen washer jets working but showing signs of clogging due to old fluid congealing in system - emptying & flushing recomended

Fail 2 Apr 2012 3,057 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front screen washer jets working but showing signs of clogging due to old fluid congealing in system - emptying & flushing recomended

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,978 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 2,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 2,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 2,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,727 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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M730 COT is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M730 COT, 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 M730 COT registered?

M730 COT is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M730 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M730 COT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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