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B1 DTV

1993 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DTV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 54,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,971 miles

unable to see front brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see front pads may be wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,026 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

offside wiper poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside wiper poor

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

knock on front!?

oil leak!

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,026 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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B1 DTV is a 1993 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B1 DTV, 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 B1 DTV registered?

B1 DTV is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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