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L981 MDP

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,594 mi
Last recorded17,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 MDP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 16,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,466 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,933 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,321 miles

There is slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,209 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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L981 MDP is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L981 MDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L981 MDP registered?

L981 MDP is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L981 MDP safe to buy?

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