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K88 BWK

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 BWK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 31,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 28,614 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 28,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear brake weak (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,637 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,637 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 18,413 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2005 18,413 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

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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K88 BWK is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K88 BWK, 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 K88 BWK registered?

K88 BWK is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is K88 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 BWK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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