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M496 UTF

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,711 mi
Last recorded48,711 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 UTF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 48,711 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 45,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,407 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front rack has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,059 miles

Oil leak engine ()

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 34,991 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel Cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,666 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

oil leak /oil pressure switch area ???

Fail 29 Jul 2011 20,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,670 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,830 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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M496 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M496 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 M496 UTF registered?

M496 UTF is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M496 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 UTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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