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M793 URD

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

6,971 mi
Last recorded6,971 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM793 URD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 6,971 miles

Coolant leak During emissions ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 6,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 3,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,031 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,542 miles

Emissions not tested temp gauge to high to continue test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,171 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,171 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,328 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint weeping gases.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,259 miles

off side front anti roll bar D bush has slight play in it.

slight leak from centre exhaust joints.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,257 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

near side front side repeater faded near limit.

off side front anti roll bar D bush has slight play in it.

slight leak from centre exhaust joints.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

n/s steering rack gaiter rubbing on lower wishbone mount

small chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,996 miles

At some point both front track rod ends have been rubbing on wheel rims.

oil leak from engine area.

slight leak for both centre exhaust clamps.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in n/s headlamp

downpipe to cat clamp on cat side broken(o/s)

oil pipe fouling exhaust downpipe(n/s)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,165 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,218 miles

both track rod ends very close to wheel rims

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,898 miles

steering rack gaiters fouling inner wishbone inner bushes

Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2005

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

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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M793 URD is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M793 URD, 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 M793 URD registered?

M793 URD is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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