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L128 WPX

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,561 mi
Last recorded48,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 WPX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 47,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 40,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,215 miles

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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L128 WPX is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L128 WPX, 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 L128 WPX registered?

L128 WPX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L128 WPX safe to buy?

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