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L500 DUD

1994 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,443 mi
Last recorded54,443 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 DUD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,443 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,358 miles

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

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

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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L500 DUD is a 1994 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L500 DUD, 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 L500 DUD registered?

L500 DUD is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L500 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 DUD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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