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C1 MDS

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,264 mi
Last recorded41,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MDS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 22,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 19,223 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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C1 MDS is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 C1 MDS, 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 C1 MDS registered?

C1 MDS is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C1 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 MDS 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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