MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
battery loose
n/s wiper poor
play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints close to excessive under load
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres getting low on tread and slightly perished
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres getting low on tread and slightly perished
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
both front and both rear tyres perished
fuel cap sealing washer perished
slight inbalance on rear brakes
all four tyres are perishing/cracking around sidewalls and tread but at the time of test no ply or cords were showing
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brakes have an uneven application but are not excessive enough to fail.
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
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J2 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 J2 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 J2 MGR registered?
J2 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is J2 MGR safe to buy?
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