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L827 TJK

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,520 mi
Last recorded35,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 TJK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 35,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 34,976 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,830 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,368 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,787 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,920 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,144 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic case missing osf seat belt buckle

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edge

Fail 19 Apr 2008 26,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,279 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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L827 TJK is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L827 TJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L827 TJK registered?

L827 TJK is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L827 TJK safe to buy?

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