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K931 RGP

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,291 mi
Last recorded33,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK931 RGP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 33,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 30,579 miles

Very slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2024 30,579 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2023 29,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 29,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,701 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 26,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 25,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,187 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 22,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,653 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 21,653 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,123 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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K931 RGP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K931 RGP, 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 K931 RGP registered?

K931 RGP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 24 July 1993.

Is K931 RGP safe to buy?

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