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K800 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,604 mi
Last recorded16,604 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 16,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 16,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 15,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 15,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,723 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 15,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 15,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,087 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 11,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 8,118 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,830 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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K800 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K800 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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What year was K800 MGR registered?

K800 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K800 MGR safe to buy?

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