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L888 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,412 mi
Last recorded37,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 37,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 37,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 36,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,309 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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L888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L888 MGR, 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 L888 MGR registered?

L888 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L888 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 MGR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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