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J500 RWB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,856 mi
Last recorded14,856 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RWB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 14,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 14,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 14,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 14,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,442 miles

Front bump stops missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2018 14,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 14,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 13,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 13,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 13,457 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 13,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 13,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 13,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,904 miles

oil leak

some play in steering rack †

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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J500 RWB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J500 RWB, 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 J500 RWB registered?

J500 RWB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J500 RWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 RWB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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