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M3 MWC

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,871 mi
Last recorded22,871 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MWC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,262 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,186 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 7,186 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,540 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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M3 MWC is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M3 MWC, 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 M3 MWC registered?

M3 MWC is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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