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L688 RHL

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,663 mi
Last recorded2,663 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 RHL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 2,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 2,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 1,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 1,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,116 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,804 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,571 miles

o/s steerig rack showing slight signs of wear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,660 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 72,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,737 miles

very slight leak from electric petrol pump

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,644 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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L688 RHL is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L688 RHL, 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 L688 RHL registered?

L688 RHL is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L688 RHL safe to buy?

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