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J40 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,158 mi
Last recorded37,158 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness felt.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres cracking around outer walls, cords or ply not showing yet.Advise to replace asap. 205/65/15

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness felt.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres cracking around outer walls, cords or ply not showing yet.Advise to replace asap. 205/65/15

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,150 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing, slight roughness felt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres cracking around outer walls/treads. Cords or ply not showing yet. 205/65/15

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres cracking around outer walls, cords or ply not showing yet.

Pass 22 May 2013 36,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,346 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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J40 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J40 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 J40 MGR registered?

J40 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 July 1994.

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