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M790 UBU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,575 mi
Last recorded20,575 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 UBU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 20,575 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2025 20,511 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2024 20,342 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,110 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,532 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,162 miles

Rear signs of leaks around transmission area

front coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2019 16,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear signs of leaks around transmission area

front coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,256 miles

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

Slight side to side movement felt in steering wheel/column

all bump stops missing or in very poor condition

both front brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

coolant hose chaffing on against steering rack

front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 5 Jul 2018 15,230 miles

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

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

Slight side to side movement felt in steering wheel/column

all bump stops missing or in very poor condition

both front brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

coolant hose chaffing on against steering rack

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,671 miles

various slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,668 miles

slight side to side movement in brake pedal / linkage

various minor oil leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,716 miles

all bump stops becoming deteriorated

slight side to side movement in brake pedal

various slight oil leaks

wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,698 miles

various slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,045 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

wipers becoming worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,769 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

both rear suspension bum stops deteriorated

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

lower front coolant hose chaffing on steering rack causing slight damaged to coolant hose

nearside side skirt slightly damaged

slight play in steering column

various slight oil leaks

Fail 18 Jun 2012 7,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various slight oil leaks

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

both rear suspension bum stops deteriorated

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

lower front coolant hose chaffing on steering rack causing slight damaged to coolant hose

nearside side skirt slightly damaged

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 3,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,535 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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M790 UBU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 M790 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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M790 UBU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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