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K9 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 32,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,852 miles

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 11 May 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,203 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,080 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,992 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid at minimum in reservoir brake fluid warning light flashing intermitently

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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K9 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K9 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 K9 MGR registered?

K9 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is K9 MGR safe to buy?

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