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H1 HJC

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HJC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,891 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in steering rack at offside front

Fail 15 May 2008 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in steering rack at offside front

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,395 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside front

Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play in osf 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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H1 HJC is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H1 HJC, 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 H1 HJC registered?

H1 HJC is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is H1 HJC safe to buy?

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