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L942 MCF

1994 MG RV8

Grey Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 MCF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

washers

Fail 9 Apr 2016 16,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip and main (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

washers

Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 15,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in rear leaf spring bush's

rear shock bush's perrished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,585 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 97,238 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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L942 MCF is a 1994 MG RV8 in Grey with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L942 MCF, 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 L942 MCF registered?

L942 MCF is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L942 MCF safe to buy?

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