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L25 KNV

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 KNV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 49,160 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car is covered in under seal.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,041 miles

play in steering rack ends.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack ends.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,401 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Front wipers smear screen

Rattle on exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres starting to perish

Front wipers smear screen

Rattle on exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,095 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch return spring broken

sump seal leaking

Pass 30 May 2006 29,682 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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L25 KNV is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L25 KNV, 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 L25 KNV registered?

L25 KNV is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L25 KNV safe to buy?

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