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J80 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,860 mi
Last recorded23,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,994cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,569 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,402 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,836 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber mounting maybe missing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,247 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2006 8,247 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack

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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J80 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J80 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 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J80 MGR registered?

J80 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is J80 MGR safe to buy?

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