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C17 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

15,037 mi
Last recorded15,037 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

RegistrationC17 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 13,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 13,038 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 12,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 12,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 11,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 11,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 11,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 8,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 7,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 5,622 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 4,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 3,538 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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C17 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C17 MGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 MGR registered?

C17 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C17 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 MGR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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