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L40 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,177 mi
Last recorded11,177 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 11,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 10,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 9,461 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,395 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 7,850 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 6,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 5,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 5,667 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 5,651 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 5,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 4,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 4,511 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 24,476 miles

misfire from engine poss. nearside bank.

nearside catalytic convertor gettinge very hot poss. due to misfire

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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L40 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L40 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

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What year was L40 RVB registered?

L40 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L40 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 RVB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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