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D6 JHB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,473 mi
Last recorded27,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 JHB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 26,888 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 25,898 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 25,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,497 miles

Nearside Rear service & handbrake slight low readings

Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 24,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,497 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks but does not expose cords of the tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 23,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,706 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn .

tears in nearside rear tyre wall & repair done on tyre wall( splitting)???

Fail 22 May 2013 21,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn .

tears in nearside rear tyre wall & repair done on tyre wall( splitting)???

Pass 13 May 2011 20,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 19,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,903 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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D6 JHB is a 1994 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 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 D6 JHB, 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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D6 JHB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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