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M8 RMG

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,592 mi
Last recorded27,592 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 27,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,002 miles

Front sub frame has corrosion

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 26,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,910 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,675 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slightly low braking efforts from offside rear park and service brakes.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,016 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 21,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,754 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,441 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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M8 RMG is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M8 RMG, 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 M8 RMG registered?

M8 RMG is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M8 RMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 RMG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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