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B8 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,887 mi
Last recorded76,887 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,262 miles

Minor chip in front windscreen.

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

Pass 22 May 2024 73,196 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 73,196 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,842 miles

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

exhaust rubber split

Pass 10 May 2017 59,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Leak From Gearbox Rear Oil Seal

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 27 May 2016 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Leak From Gearbox Rear Oil Seal

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,358 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheelbearing noisy

Pass 12 May 2014 51,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,918 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,041 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,689 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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B8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B8 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 B8 MGR registered?

B8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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