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101 ROB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,323 mi
Last recorded23,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 ROB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 23,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 23,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,057 miles

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

boot lid will not stay up on own

no coolant in headertank

Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,791 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,704 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 18,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 18,018 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 17,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,020 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 23 May 2009 16,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,611 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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101 ROB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 101 ROB, 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 101 ROB registered?

101 ROB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 101 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 ROB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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