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J300 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,488 mi
Last recorded5,488 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,488 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 4,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 4,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 4,663 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 4,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 4,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 3,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 3,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 2,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,710 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 2,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 1,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 597 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,523 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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J300 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J300 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 J300 MGR registered?

J300 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J300 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 MGR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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