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K11 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,496 mi
Last recorded16,496 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 16,496 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 16,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 16,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 16,409 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 16,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 16,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 16,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,199 miles

Fuel tank becoming corrodeded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,187 miles

Engine sump corroded & slightly leaking

Fuel tank becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,161 miles

Engine sump corroded & leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 16,161 miles

Engine sump corroded & leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,049 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 May 2014 16,019 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 16,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,984 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deterioated

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 15,980 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deterioated

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 15,739 miles

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,892 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 14,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K11 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 68.2%.

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 K11 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 K11 MGR registered?

K11 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K11 MGR safe to buy?

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