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L663 NNN

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL663 NNN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 57,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,543 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 55,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,281 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,520 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,112 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,767 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,767 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,928 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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L663 NNN is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L663 NNN, 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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L663 NNN is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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