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L368 XOU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 XOU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 34,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside head lamp reflector in poor condition

Park brake effort only just met requirements at 16%

Fail 22 May 2023 34,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside head lamp reflector in poor condition

Park brake effort only just met requirements at 16%

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 34,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,739 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,727 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2006 28,499 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking

slight play in nearside rack output joint

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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L368 XOU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L368 XOU, 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 L368 XOU registered?

L368 XOU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L368 XOU safe to buy?

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