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L876 BCU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,219 mi
Last recorded16,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 BCU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 16,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 15,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 15,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,855 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2018 14,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 13,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 13,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 11,723 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 11,712 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 10,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2006 10,031 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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L876 BCU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L876 BCU, 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 L876 BCU registered?

L876 BCU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L876 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L876 BCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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