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K2 MGW

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,536 mi
Last recorded17,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 MGW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 17,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 16,412 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 15,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components have some slight surface corrosion

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 14 May 2018 14,822 miles

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

Various minor oil leaks

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 12 May 2017 14,692 miles

Oil leak minor

Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,701 miles

near side rear brake lower efficiency than off side rear. near side rear shockabsorber getting weak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,536 miles

nearside rear brake lower efficency than off side rear

Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,312 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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K2 MGW is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K2 MGW, 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 K2 MGW registered?

K2 MGW is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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