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A26 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,442 mi
Last recorded26,442 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 25,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,482 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,874 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front suspension arm stop mount missing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,570 miles

GENERAL MINOR OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,909 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,626 miles

slight oil leak near side rear hub

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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A26 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A26 MGR, 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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What year was A26 MGR registered?

A26 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A26 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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