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M743 TVU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 TVU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,121 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,069 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 45,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear most bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear most bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear most bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear most bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,004 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,494 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering motor loose

Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,821 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,372 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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M743 TVU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M743 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M743 TVU registered?

M743 TVU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M743 TVU safe to buy?

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