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L5 RVB

1999 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,696 mi
Last recorded50,696 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 50,390 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 49,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 49,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,453 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,009 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,407 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,720 miles

Nearside & offside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Possible diff. rear wheel bearing noise noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,720 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside & offside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Possible diff. rear wheel bearing noise noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside & offside headlight aim ON upper limit

V8 offside (right hand bank) number 4 spark plug appears loose

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,453 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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L5 RVB is a 1999 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,121 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 L5 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 27 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 RVB registered?

L5 RVB is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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