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J50 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,120 mi
Last recorded56,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,120 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside steering rack play

offside steering rack play

Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,265 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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J50 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J50 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 J50 MGR registered?

J50 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J50 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 MGR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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