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J16 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,366 mi
Last recorded23,366 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 23,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,286 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,032 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 20,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,255 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 19,255 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 18,627 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,457 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test.

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 5,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,400 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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J16 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 J16 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 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 MGR registered?

J16 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J16 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 MGR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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