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K15 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,159 mi
Last recorded1,159 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 1,159 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 1,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 812 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and front lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,489 miles

engine oil leak

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 49,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 49,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 48,696 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 47,077 miles

steering rack ends play

Fail 10 May 2016 47,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack ends play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,255 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,548 miles

Bottom radiator hose chaffing on rack.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,548 miles

Bottom radiator hose chaffing on rack.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,116 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,116 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,574 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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K15 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K15 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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K15 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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