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L19 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,020 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip near exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,575 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,573 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,315 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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L19 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 L19 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 L19 MGR registered?

L19 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 October 1993.

Is L19 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 MGR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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