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G19 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 36,329 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,930 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,730 miles

coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,434 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,445 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 22,445 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,607 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,285 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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G19 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G19 MGR registered?

G19 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is G19 MGR safe to buy?

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