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L170 SWU

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,351 mi
Last recorded18,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 SWU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,351 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 18,349 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 15,904 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 11,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,261 miles

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,305 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 7,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear axle seal leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 4,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 4,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 2,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,611 miles

both front bumpstop starting to deterate

n/s/r wheel backing plate wet

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 13 May 2009 4,611 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front bumpstop starting to deterate

n/s/r wheel backing plate wet

slight judder at front brakes

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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L170 SWU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L170 SWU, 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 L170 SWU registered?

L170 SWU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L170 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L170 SWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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