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A39 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,250 mi
Last recorded22,250 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA39 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 22,250 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 22,250 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 21,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 16,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,296 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 7,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 1,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,818 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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A39 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A39 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 A39 MGR registered?

A39 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is A39 MGR safe to buy?

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