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G181 LAW

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,337 mi
Last recorded11,337 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 LAW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 11,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 10,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 9,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 8,627 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 8,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 7,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 7,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 4,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 2,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,450 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2011 19,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished and have tread seperation

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,283 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished and have tread seperation

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,999 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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G181 LAW is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 G181 LAW, 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 G181 LAW registered?

G181 LAW is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is G181 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G181 LAW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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