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A1 MGV

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,878 mi
Last recorded23,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MGV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 23,878 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 23,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 22,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 20,843 miles

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

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 20,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension components, surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension components, surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 17,825 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroeded

rear diff seal damp

steering rack damp

Pass 22 May 2008 15,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 13,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,132 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A1 MGV is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 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 A1 MGV, 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 33 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 MGV is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 21 October 1993.

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