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K2 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,011 mi
Last recorded34,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 34,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,660 miles

Bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F bump stop missing

O/S/F bump stop missing

O/S/R bump stop missing

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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K2 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K2 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 K2 MGR registered?

K2 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K2 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 MGR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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