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L100 PBR

1993 MG RV8

White Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 PBR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,220 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,322 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting to tear up on shoulder

Fail 25 Oct 2008 25,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread starting to tear up on shoulder

Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,318 miles

General corrosion on underbody

Nearside front tyre cut, not deep enough to show cord or ply

Offside track rod inner rose joint has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,770 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends †General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,455 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 PBR is a 1993 MG RV8 in White with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L100 PBR registered?

L100 PBR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L100 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 PBR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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