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L250 YDF

1993 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,294 mi
Last recorded27,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 YDF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,294 miles

Front windscreen frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front windscreen frame corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R15 94V - 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,745 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,613 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,579 miles

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 20,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,290 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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L250 YDF is a 1993 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L250 YDF, 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 L250 YDF registered?

L250 YDF is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L250 YDF safe to buy?

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