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L935 EAB

2005 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

9,339 mi
Last recorded9,339 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 EAB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 9,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 9,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 8,028 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 8,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 6,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 6,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 6,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 6,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 6,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 5,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 5,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 5,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,299 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 5,115 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,349 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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L935 EAB is a 2005 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L935 EAB, 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 21 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L935 EAB registered?

L935 EAB is a 2005 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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The MOT history for L935 EAB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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