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C5 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,708 mi
Last recorded21,708 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,421 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,987 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C5 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C5 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.

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What year was C5 MGR registered?

C5 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C5 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 MGR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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