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L878 HYN

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,554 mi
Last recorded49,554 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 HYN
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 49,554 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,406 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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L878 HYN is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L878 HYN, 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 L878 HYN registered?

L878 HYN is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L878 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L878 HYN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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