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K55 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,595 mi
Last recorded19,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 19,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 19,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,970 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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K55 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K55 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 K55 MGR registered?

K55 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K55 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MGR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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