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L21 LFA

1994 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 LFA
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,814 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 55,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,517 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,301 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

fuel pump support bracket corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

fuel pump support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

wear in steering rack offside

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,280 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

wear in steering rack offside

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

radiator and fan insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyresperished and cracked and in genral poor condition

radiator and fan insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,858 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,378 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator drive belt loose

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,861 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

belt squeal

brake pads look low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

belt squeal

brake pads look low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,602 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,639 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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L21 LFA is a 1994 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L21 LFA, 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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L21 LFA is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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