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M892 NOD

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

18,410 mi
Last recorded18,410 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM892 NOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 18,410 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 18,256 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint by axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 14,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 3,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 3,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,880 miles

mist of oil on steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 33,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,730 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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M892 NOD is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M892 NOD, 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 M892 NOD registered?

M892 NOD is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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