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L920 YHR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,249 mi
Last recorded12,249 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 YHR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 12,249 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 11,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 11,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 10,919 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 10,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 9,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 9,592 miles

rear brakes out of balance

reverse lamps not working

Pass 13 May 2019 9,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 9,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 8,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,449 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 8,449 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,282 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,636 miles

tread has cracks/cuts in all four tyres

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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L920 YHR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L920 YHR, 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 L920 YHR registered?

L920 YHR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L920 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L920 YHR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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