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M757 UBU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM757 UBU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 18,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2022 18,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 16,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,117 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r lambda sensor after cat broken on exhaust (not blowing)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 12,231 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all bump stops in poor condition

all tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2015 12,231 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all bump stops in poor condition

all tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,475 miles

Advise check on battery security

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Fail 11 Jun 2013 8,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Pass 17 May 2012 8,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,653 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 7,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 6,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 2,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,433 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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M757 UBU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M757 UBU, 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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M757 UBU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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