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M908 RTX

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 RTX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 14,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 14,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 10,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 9,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 8,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 8,089 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 4,748 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 10,371 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 10,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

All four bump stops perished

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 8,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 7,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight play on steering wheel to column ?

Pass 26 Oct 2017 5,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 2,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 2,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 2,554 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 2,550 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 1,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 1,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,545 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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M908 RTX is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M908 RTX, 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 M908 RTX registered?

M908 RTX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M908 RTX safe to buy?

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