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L20 MGB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

8,251 mi
Last recorded8,251 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 MGB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 8,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 8,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 6,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 4,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 3,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 2,208 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,167 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,111 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,377 miles

Coolant leak

front suspension bump stops deteriated

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,377 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

front suspension bump stops deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

stone chip o/s head light

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

boot struts faulty

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

stone chip o/s head light

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,878 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 84,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

play in n/s + o/s front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2006 84,368 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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L20 MGB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L20 MGB, 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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L20 MGB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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