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L300 DRB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,904 mi
Last recorded14,904 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DRB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 14,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 14,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 14,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 14,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 13,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,664 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 12,664 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 4,825 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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L300 DRB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L300 DRB, 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 L300 DRB registered?

L300 DRB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L300 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 DRB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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