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J12 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,569 mi
Last recorded66,569 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 66,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,977 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,676 miles

general underbody surface rust

knock and play in steering

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,977 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Oil leak

general underbody surface rust

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,114 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,025 miles

brake fluid warning light comes on with handbrake light when handbrake applied

exhaust system rusty

general underbody surface rust

oil leak

oil pressure light flicks on

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front anti roll bar rubber

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,801 miles

Oil leak

slight condensation on n/s headlamp

strong advise on play in steering

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,801 miles

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

Oil leak

slight condensation on n/s headlamp

strong advise on play in steering

Pass 1 May 2008 58,665 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 58,665 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 56,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release stiff s/rack has play rear brake operation uneven

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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J12 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J12 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 J12 MGR registered?

J12 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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