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L985 UTU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,860 mi
Last recorded40,860 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 UTU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 23,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 39,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,024 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre no coards showing

fuel cap seal perrishing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,023 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre no coards showing

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,019 miles

Battery insecure

Radiator bottom hose rubbing against steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,464 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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L985 UTU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L985 UTU, 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

How do I check the history of L985 UTU?

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What year was L985 UTU registered?

L985 UTU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L985 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L985 UTU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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