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K16 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,058 mi
Last recorded72,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,058 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,820 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 71,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,679 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,095 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

both front coil spring bump stops damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 69,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,052 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,051 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,810 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K16 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K16 MGR registered?

K16 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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