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J99 MGR

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,592 mi
Last recorded35,592 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 35,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 27,254 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto and dripping off exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,664 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,157 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,009 miles

all round tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,628 miles

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition

Rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,148 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 16,810 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 16,810 miles

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

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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J99 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 J99 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 J99 MGR registered?

J99 MGR is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J99 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 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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