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M149 UME

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,120 mi
Last recorded27,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 UME
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,271 miles

front brakes becing out of balance

nearside rear brake catching slightly

nearside rear half shaft seal has been leaking

rear brakes becoming out of balance

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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M149 UME is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M149 UME, 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 M149 UME registered?

M149 UME is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M149 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M149 UME shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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