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L679 RAR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,027 mi
Last recorded11,027 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 RAR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 11,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 10,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear and near side front tyres cracking

play in off side front steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,979 miles

off side rear and near side front tyres cracking

play in off side front steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,718 miles

all tyres slightly cracking

play in off side front steering arm

Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly cracking

play in off side front steering arm

Pass 14 Jan 2006 10,682 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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L679 RAR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L679 RAR, 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 L679 RAR registered?

L679 RAR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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