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L12 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,151 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,517 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 55,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 55,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,728 miles

Front Shockers weak damping effect!

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,788 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 48,140 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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L12 MGR 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 95.2%.

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 L12 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 L12 MGR registered?

L12 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L12 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 MGR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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