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M800 MGV

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,993 mi
Last recorded21,993 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 21,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 11,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 11,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,924 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 10,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,277 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 10,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,021 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 9,259 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 8,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 7,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,321 miles

lower steering column shaft slines showing rust marks

Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,527 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 3,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,513 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 61,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,340 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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M800 MGV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M800 MGV, 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 M800 MGV registered?

M800 MGV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M800 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 MGV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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