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M881 YBV

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,619 mi
Last recorded15,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 YBV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,619 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 15,619 miles

Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 15,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,250 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 15,250 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 15,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 11,845 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 11,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 9,493 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 12 May 2010 9,493 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,182 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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M881 YBV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M881 YBV, 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 M881 YBV registered?

M881 YBV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M881 YBV safe to buy?

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