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J24 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

264 mi
Last recorded264 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 18 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 25,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,302 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 23,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 23,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 22,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 22,060 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 20,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 18,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,038 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 17,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 15,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 13,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 6,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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J24 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J24 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.

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What year was J24 MGR registered?

J24 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is J24 MGR safe to buy?

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