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MGR 8V

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGR 8V
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 48,081 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 48,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 44,181 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 43,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,980 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,594 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,262 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,031 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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MGR 8V is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MGR 8V, 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 MGR 8V registered?

MGR 8V is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is MGR 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGR 8V shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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