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L400 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,993 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,981 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,969 miles

All four tyres have significant age degridation recommend replacement.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 79,081 miles

Front pads 50% worn and discs lightly scored

Long pipe cat loose baffles

Pass 21 Jun 2008 78,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,752 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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L400 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L400 MGR, 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 L400 MGR registered?

L400 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L400 MGR safe to buy?

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