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L245 HKO

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 HKO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,191 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 69,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 69,492 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 69,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,112 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust rubber mounting starting to split.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,056 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount cracking.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,516 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,047 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,566 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,951 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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L245 HKO is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L245 HKO, 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 L245 HKO registered?

L245 HKO is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L245 HKO safe to buy?

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