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L45 GTA

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,803 mi
Last recorded19,803 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 GTA
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 19,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 19,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 19,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 18,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 16,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 16,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 15,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 14,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 9,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 8,333 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 5,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 2,344 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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L45 GTA is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L45 GTA, 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 L45 GTA registered?

L45 GTA is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L45 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 GTA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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