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E11 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,563 mi
Last recorded21,563 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 21,563 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre missing (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 22 May 2025 21,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 25 May 2024 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 21,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,125 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 21,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod ball joints worn causing play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 16,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 10,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,028 miles

slight un evan rear brake application

Pass 24 Jun 2014 1,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 1,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 595 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,686 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 20,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 14,224 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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E11 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 E11 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 E11 MGR registered?

E11 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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