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L1 JWJ

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,891 mi
Last recorded26,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 JWJ
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,859 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,654 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,378 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,077 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 18,691 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,225 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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L1 JWJ is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L1 JWJ, 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 L1 JWJ registered?

L1 JWJ is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L1 JWJ safe to buy?

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