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M16 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 75,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 67,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,166 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,822 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,756 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,527 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,527 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 46,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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M16 RVB 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 74.1%.

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 M16 RVB, 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 M16 RVB registered?

M16 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M16 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 RVB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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