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L12 PAG

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

41,337 mi
Last recorded41,337 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PAG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 38,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,553 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,382 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,355 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,926 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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L12 PAG is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L12 PAG, 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 L12 PAG registered?

L12 PAG is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L12 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 PAG shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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