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M743 XTC

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 41,534 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 41,257 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 41,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,637 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 38,632 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 37,104 miles

engine has an oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 37,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

fuel cap aesl slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2013 35,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,650 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,997 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 33,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2010 33,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 31,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 31,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,049 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 XTC is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M743 XTC, 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 M743 XTC registered?

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

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