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E17 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,579 mi
Last recorded31,579 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,579 miles

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

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

rear diff damp

Fail 7 Apr 2026 31,577 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bind to o/s/r brakes

n/s/r back plate damp

o/s wiper smearing

rear diff damp

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 28,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 26,097 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 26,097 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 25,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun, both side outer brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,278 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber leaking slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,494 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 19,861 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 19,842 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 19,826 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 14,686 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,482 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 16,824 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,684 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 16,524 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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E17 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E17 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 E17 MGR registered?

E17 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E17 MGR safe to buy?

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