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J700 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,472 mi
Last recorded26,472 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 26,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 24,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,317 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,906 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 6,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,993 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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J700 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 J700 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 31 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 J700 MGR registered?

J700 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J700 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 MGR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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