CarVerify

Free Car Check

L400 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

84,105 mi
Last recorded84,105 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 83,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2021 78,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,543 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,364 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,014 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,009 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,462 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f bump stops deteiorated

Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,286 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 33,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 33,596 miles

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

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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L400 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 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 L400 RVB, 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

How do I check the history of L400 RVB?

You can check the full history of L400 RVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L400 RVB registered?

L400 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L400 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 RVB shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L400 RVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L400 RVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.