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L926 YHR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,786 mi
Last recorded16,786 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 YHR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 16,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 15,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 13,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,404 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 13,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 12,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,808 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L926 YHR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L926 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 L926 YHR registered?

L926 YHR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L926 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L926 YHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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