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K21 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,115 mi
Last recorded24,115 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,230 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 19,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,757 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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K21 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K21 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 K21 MGR registered?

K21 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is K21 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K21 MGR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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