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K17 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,385 mi
Last recorded53,385 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,893 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,868 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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K17 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K17 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 K17 MGR registered?

K17 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K17 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 MGR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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