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K20 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 44,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 44,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 42,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,797 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 41,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber mounting broken, behind o/s cat

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,081 miles

oil leak

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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K20 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K20 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 K20 MGR registered?

K20 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K20 MGR safe to buy?

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