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9759 MG

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9759 MG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 26,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 24,595 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 24,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,713 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 23,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 21,083 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 19,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 20 Feb 2013 17,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,653 miles

Oil leak

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,976 miles

bottom water hose fouling on antie roll bar (hose is worn )

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

near side cat noisey

slight damage to both front seat belt storks

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,809 miles

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

both seatbelt buckles damaged

engine oil leak

front wiper blades perished

headlamp reflectors perished but not effecting beam image

Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 6,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,969 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 3,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 2,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 2,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 7 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 7 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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9759 MG is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 9759 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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9759 MG is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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