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K12 RVB

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 18,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 18,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2021 18,172 miles

Emissions not tested very bad coolent leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 14,707 miles

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern slightly hazy ,not to the existent of a fail

Fail 23 May 2017 14,707 miles

Central Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern slightly hazy ,not to the existent of a fail

Pass 25 May 2016 14,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 14,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 14,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 136,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,162 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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K12 RVB is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K12 RVB, 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 K12 RVB registered?

K12 RVB is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K12 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 RVB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K12 RVB have outstanding finance?

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