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M80 KJP

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,807 mi
Last recorded20,807 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 KJP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 19,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,211 miles

Central exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front wheel has a noise when rotated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 17,887 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,421 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2016 17,421 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,877 miles

Oil leak

rear leaf spring bushes slightly cracked

tyres all slightly cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 14,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,258 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,301 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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M80 KJP is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M80 KJP, 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 M80 KJP registered?

M80 KJP is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M80 KJP safe to buy?

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