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L204 LRB

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,395 mi
Last recorded13,395 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 LRB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 13,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 13,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 13,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 12,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 12,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 11,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,706 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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L204 LRB is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L204 LRB, 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 L204 LRB registered?

L204 LRB is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L204 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L204 LRB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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