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4226 MG

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,270 mi
Last recorded20,270 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4226 MG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 20,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 19,311 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,690 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body To Axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 16,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inside Of Tyre Fouling On Exhaust Down Pipe Clamp (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body To Axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 15,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 13,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

footbrake effort just within limits

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,878 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 12,878 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,292 miles

some wear in steering rack off/side track rod inner ball end

Fail 2 Jun 2006 12,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some wear in steering rack off/side track rod inner ball end

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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4226 MG is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 4226 MG, 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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4226 MG is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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