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200 MGX

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,435 mi
Last recorded13,435 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 MGX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 13,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,411 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 13,411 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,793 miles

signs of dampness around n/s rear brake backplate

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,642 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 12,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,899 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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200 MGX is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 200 MGX, 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 200 MGX registered?

200 MGX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 200 MGX safe to buy?

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