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J999 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,190 mi
Last recorded7,190 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 7,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 5,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 5,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 5,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 5,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 4,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 1,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2008 3 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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J999 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J999 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 J999 MGR registered?

J999 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J999 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 MGR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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