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M138 UTF

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,816 mi
Last recorded12,816 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 UTF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 12,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 11,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 10,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 9,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 8,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 7,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 6,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 5,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 4,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 2,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,665 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 16,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,424 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 14,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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M138 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M138 UTF, 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 M138 UTF registered?

M138 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M138 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 UTF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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