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J77 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,561 mi
Last recorded31,561 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,346 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2025 30,296 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 28,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 27,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 27,099 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 23,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,575 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,575 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J77 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J77 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.

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What year was J77 MGR registered?

J77 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is J77 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 MGR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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