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K88 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,743 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,077 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,855 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,895 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,260 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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K88 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 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 K88 MGR registered?

K88 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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