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L900 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,439 mi
Last recorded24,439 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 24,439 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 24,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,959 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 23,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,815 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 4,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 1,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 1,524 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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L900 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L900 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.

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What year was L900 MGR registered?

L900 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L900 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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