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A8 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,964 mi
Last recorded50,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,478 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,773 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 42,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,681 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,257 miles

Slight split in offside rack gaiter

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,078 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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A8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 MGR registered?

A8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is A8 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MGR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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