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M9 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,037 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 26,037 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,195 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M9 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M9 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 M9 MGR registered?

M9 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M9 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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