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L3 MGB

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MGB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,974 miles

Nearside Front indicator has an intermittent fault

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 84,687 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,686 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper linkage worn offside

Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,677 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,552 miles

both front bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,944 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f bump stop poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,463 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 18 Nov 2006 79,775 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering rod

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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L3 MGB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L3 MGB, 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 L3 MGB registered?

L3 MGB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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