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K70 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,548 mi
Last recorded64,548 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 59,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 56,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,217 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 42,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 40,032 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,522 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,892 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,620 miles

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

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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K70 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K70 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 K70 MGR registered?

K70 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K70 MGR safe to buy?

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