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M818 XEW

1994 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,303 mi
Last recorded51,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 XEW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 51,294 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,122 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,front subframe,o/s n/s centre jacking points

Pass 29 May 2018 50,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge deterioating

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre outer edge deterioating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f bump stop missing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,springs,o/s n/s front front,rear chassis,outer rails,jacking points,rear springs,rear axle

Fail 25 May 2017 50,372 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f bump stop missing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,springs,o/s n/s front front,rear chassis,outer rails,jacking points,rear springs,rear axle

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front antiroll bar brackets,front,rear suspension

surface corrosion o/s n/s jacking points,front to rear metal brake pipe fuel pipes

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer chassis rails,front rack mounts,centre front brake pipe

surface corrosion o/s/f chassis top section,n/s/f chassis,rear axle,rear springs

Fail 14 Aug 2015 50,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front antiroll bar brackets,front,rear suspension

surface corrosion o/s n/s jacking points,front to rear metal brake pipe fuel pipes

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer chassis rails,front rack mounts,centre front brake pipe

surface corrosion o/s/f chassis top section,n/s/f chassis,rear axle,rear springs

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,296 miles

lot of surface rust on front subframe and edges of floors starting to rust

Fail 14 Jul 2014 50,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on edges of floors

windscreen frame very badly rusted and weakend by corrosin windscreen feels insurcure in mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front chassis, front subframe, front springs,front suspension, outer chassis rails. cats rattling

Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front chassis, front subframe, front springs,front suspension, outer chassis rails. cats rattling

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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M818 XEW is a 1994 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M818 XEW, 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 M818 XEW registered?

M818 XEW is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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