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M9 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,420 mi
Last recorded38,420 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,760 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2022 36,975 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,841 miles

oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,644 miles

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,323 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,895 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play near side & off side inner arm slight play. (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 33,230 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,056 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,560 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,808 miles

Slight leak from rear diff

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,244 miles

front tyres perishing

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,763 miles

Oil leak

tyre side walls perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,607 miles

wipers poor †h/brake poor †slight perishing on tyres

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 RVB 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 RVB, 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 RVB registered?

M9 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M9 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 RVB 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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