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K99 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,607 mi
Last recorded24,607 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 23,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,796 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 22,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 20 Jun 2019 21,647 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,272 miles

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,055 miles

Oil leak

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,366 miles

oil leak

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,757 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,318 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 16,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 15,772 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 15,416 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 12,193 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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K99 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc 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 K99 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 K99 MGR registered?

K99 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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