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L444 MGR

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,954 mi
Last recorded42,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,315 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,287 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,557 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack.

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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L444 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L444 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L444 MGR?

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What year was L444 MGR registered?

L444 MGR is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 21 July 1994.

Is L444 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 MGR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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