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M814 CTR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

18,427 mi
Last recorded18,427 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 CTR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 18,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 18,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 17,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 17,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,570 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 47,702 miles

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

boot lide difficult to open

brake fluid/oil around valve by gear box cleaned and no leak found

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,702 miles

boot lide difficult to open

brake fluid/oil around valve by gear box cleaned and no leak found

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,700 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in susp. joints

Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,582 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,383 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

play in frontanti roll bar link.brake fluid low.creek on steering

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,306 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2006 47,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering rack

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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M814 CTR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,994cc 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 M814 CTR, 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 M814 CTR registered?

M814 CTR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M814 CTR safe to buy?

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