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K100 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 73,957 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 73,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 73,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 72,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 71,904 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 71,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic covers on both outer sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 70,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,838 miles

plastic covers

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,823 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 56,280 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 55,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2005 54,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 54,231 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K100 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K100 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 K100 MGR registered?

K100 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K100 MGR safe to buy?

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