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L11 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 34,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 33,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,579 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2005 2,972 miles

slight play in steering rackl

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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L11 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L11 RVB registered?

L11 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L11 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 RVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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