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M8 MGV

1994 MG Sports

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,949 mi
Last recorded65,949 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MGV
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 63,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 61,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,909 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,609 miles

Oil leak

front wipers not fully clearing screen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,393 miles

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,576 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f bump stop worn

Pass 5 May 2010 43,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,896 miles

o/s/f bumpstop rubber deteriorating

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,799 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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M8 MGV is a 1994 MG Sports in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 MGV registered?

M8 MGV is a 1994 MG Sports, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M8 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 MGV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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