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H23 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,196 mi
Last recorded52,196 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,091 miles

Slight play in front rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,234 miles

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

Oil leak, gearbox area

Play in steering rack inner joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,727 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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H23 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H23 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 H23 MGR registered?

H23 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is H23 MGR safe to buy?

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