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L18 VVC

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,654 mi
Last recorded34,654 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 VVC
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 34,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,228 miles

O.S.R Tyre Cracking On Tread, Sidewalls And Also Low On Tread

Pass 18 May 2010 32,222 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,174 miles

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

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

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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L18 VVC is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L18 VVC, 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 L18 VVC registered?

L18 VVC is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is L18 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 VVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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