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L356 LUX

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,708 mi
Last recorded6,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 LUX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2023 6,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 6,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 6,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 5,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 3,322 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 2,235 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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L356 LUX 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 100%.

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 L356 LUX, 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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What year was L356 LUX registered?

L356 LUX is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L356 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 LUX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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