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L6 RVB

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 51 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

battery loose.

Pass 20 May 2024 36,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,696 miles

Coolant leak radiator bracket area ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate incorrect front & rear (0.1 (c))

Coolant leak radiator bracket area ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 6,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 5,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,272 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,675 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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L6 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 L6 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 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L6 RVB registered?

L6 RVB is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L6 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 RVB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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