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L700 RVB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 12,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 11,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 11,121 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 11,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 10,865 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 May 2021 9,623 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2021 9,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2020 7,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 7,848 miles

Front engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 7,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small holes front & rear of centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 7,655 miles

Oil leak

offside front bump stop missing, rattle from rear of car

Pass 22 May 2014 7,318 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust center silencer rear rubber mounting split

o/s/f bump stop deteriated

Pass 23 May 2013 7,017 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 7,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,740 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2011 6,740 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,526 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 5,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 3,323 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 2,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,947 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 1,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak (slight ) out of bell housing †O/S steering rack play †Wiper action poor.

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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L700 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L700 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 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L700 RVB registered?

L700 RVB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L700 RVB safe to buy?

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