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J123 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 35,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 34,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 33,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 30,995 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,754 miles

Oil leak

oil press light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,567 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,766 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,020 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has slight rattle

sills covered by trims

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,771 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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J123 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 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 J123 MGR, 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 33 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J123 MGR registered?

J123 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is J123 MGR safe to buy?

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