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M494 RCY

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,049 mi
Last recorded16,049 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 RCY
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 15,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 10,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 8,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 1,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 3 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,223 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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M494 RCY is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M494 RCY, 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 M494 RCY registered?

M494 RCY is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M494 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 RCY shows 16 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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