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K50 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 15 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,385 miles

Central Exhaust rubber perished

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 34,385 miles

Central Exhaust rubber perished

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,319 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 22 May 2023 34,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 20 May 2022 34,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 33,929 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 33,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,145 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 33,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 33,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,240 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,041 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 31,041 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,248 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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K50 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K50 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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K50 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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