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L123 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,866 mi
Last recorded16,866 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 16,866 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 16,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 16,551 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 16,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,287 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 16,282 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 16,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,689 miles

Fuel tank cap seal cracked.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 14,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank cap seal cracked.

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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L123 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L123 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L123 MGR registered?

L123 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L123 MGR safe to buy?

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