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L314 FOF

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,460 mi
Last recorded64,460 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 FOF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 64,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 61,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 61,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,238 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,788 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,599 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,662 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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L314 FOF is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L314 FOF, 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 L314 FOF registered?

L314 FOF is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L314 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L314 FOF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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