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L211 YVV

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

5,906 mi
Last recorded5,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 YVV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 5,906 miles

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged slightly

minor oil leaks from engine, transmission and differential

Pass 10 Apr 2025 5,151 miles

Offside Rear tail light lenze damaged slightly

minor oil leaks from [engine, transmission and differential]

Pass 8 Apr 2024 4,342 miles

various slight oil leaks at diff/transmission and engine

Pass 6 Apr 2023 4,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 3,739 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 3,733 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 3,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 3,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 1,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 1,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,055 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,844 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 85,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,073 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 80,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,760 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 77,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L211 YVV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L211 YVV, 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 L211 YVV registered?

L211 YVV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L211 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L211 YVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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