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L111 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,219 mi
Last recorded39,219 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 29,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,656 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 19,590 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment not working properley (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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L111 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L111 RVB, 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 L111 RVB registered?

L111 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L111 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 RVB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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