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G14 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,320 mi
Last recorded7,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 7,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 7,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 6,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 5,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 5,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 5,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 4,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 4,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 4,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 3,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,554 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,066 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,870 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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G14 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G14 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 G14 MGR registered?

G14 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is G14 MGR safe to buy?

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