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K88 RMG

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,914 mi
Last recorded33,914 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 RMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 33,914 miles

Nearside washer jet inop

wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2024 32,886 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 32,735 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 32,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 31,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 27,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,095 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,108 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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K88 RMG is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K88 RMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K88 RMG registered?

K88 RMG is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K88 RMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 RMG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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