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L273 DUE

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 DUE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 23,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 22,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 21,642 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 21,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,668 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 20,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,460 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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L273 DUE is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L273 DUE, 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 L273 DUE registered?

L273 DUE is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L273 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L273 DUE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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