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M878 CCR

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,300 mi
Last recorded11,300 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 CCR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 11,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 11,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,059 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 10,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 9,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,399 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 6,355 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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M878 CCR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M878 CCR, 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 M878 CCR registered?

M878 CCR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M878 CCR safe to buy?

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