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M88 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,911 mi
Last recorded6,911 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 6,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,528 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 5,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 5,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 4,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 4,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 3,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 3,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 2,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 2,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 1,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,509 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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M88 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M88 MGR, 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 M88 MGR registered?

M88 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M88 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 MGR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M88 MGR have outstanding finance?

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