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M857 VGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,641 mi
Last recorded57,641 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 VGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,894cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 57,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,476 miles

Nearside Rear leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,335 miles

slight oil round gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,223 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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M857 VGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M857 VGR, 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 M857 VGR registered?

M857 VGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M857 VGR safe to buy?

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