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L100 OMG

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,437 mi
Last recorded17,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 OMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 17,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 17,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 17,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 17,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 17,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,834 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 16,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,812 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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L100 OMG is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L100 OMG, 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 L100 OMG registered?

L100 OMG is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L100 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 OMG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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