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L90 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 47,484 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 46,381 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 46,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 39,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 24,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 24,187 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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L90 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L90 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 L90 MGR registered?

L90 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L90 MGR safe to buy?

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