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L707 KBV

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 KBV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,636 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 42,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,263 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The fuel hose at the fuel pump is perished.

Fail 7 Oct 2022 42,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The fuel hose at the fuel pump is perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 414,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,110 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded forward of rear fuel pump under vehicle ()

Central exhaust rubber hanger split

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 39,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,884 miles

Slight free play in N/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,740 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,403 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 28,987 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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L707 KBV is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L707 KBV, 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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L707 KBV is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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