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K888 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 93,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached OSF drop link upper bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,505 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,101 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,838 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,033 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,030 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,389 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,094 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,873 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating

offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating

offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2008 5,434 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

nearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating

offside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating

offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,492 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,545 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K888 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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K888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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