CarVerify

Free Car Check

L55 GEM

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 GEM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 70,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 77,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,629 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,016 miles

fuel cap seal poor

offside headlamp aim is on lower limit

oil seepage

steering lock inoperative

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,886 miles

oil seepage

steering lock inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes and between parking brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil seepage

steering lock inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes and between parking brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,562 miles

6mm play at steering wheel rim

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f slight wheel bearing play

n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre starting to crack /perish

play in steering rack

sl;ight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various light corrosion areas on both sill areas

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2011 61,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,740 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Signs of some surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,717 miles

corrosion on outer sills

discolouration and damage on front number plate

perishing on rear tyres

Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

corrosion on outer sills

discolouration and damage on front number plate

perishing on rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,703 miles

Centre exhaust mounting poor.

Front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding.

Slight movement in steering column UJ to splined shaft.

Steering rack has play.

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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L55 GEM is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L55 GEM, 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 L55 GEM?

You can check the full history of L55 GEM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L55 GEM registered?

L55 GEM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L55 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 GEM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L55 GEM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L55 GEM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.