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L404 HUD

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,515 mi
Last recorded42,515 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 HUD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 42,515 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 41,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 41,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,755 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 40,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 40,562 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 36,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,688 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,557 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rubber mount derteriated

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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L404 HUD is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L404 HUD, 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 L404 HUD?

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What year was L404 HUD registered?

L404 HUD is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L404 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L404 HUD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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