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E4 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,492 mi
Last recorded3,492 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 3,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 3,491 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 1,958 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 1,680 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in off side steering rack/pinion inner end joint

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,855 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,629 miles

Slight free play in both ends of the steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight free play in both ends of the steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,814 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,845 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,300 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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E4 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E4 RVB, 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 E4 RVB registered?

E4 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E4 RVB safe to buy?

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