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J88 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 30,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,402 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both the nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 30,399 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both the nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,175 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both the nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Located around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,913 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 21,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 17,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 10,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 7,692 miles

Handbrake Button Sticks

Rear Exhaust Rubber Perished

Slight Oil Leak From Sump Area

Pass 24 May 2011 7,269 miles

All Tyre Treads Cracking

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Engine Has Slight Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,031 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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J88 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J88 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 J88 MGR registered?

J88 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J88 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 MGR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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