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L268 LBE

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,614 mi
Last recorded31,614 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 LBE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 31,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 29,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,677 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 27,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,608 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 24,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering tie rods slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 17,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,369 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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L268 LBE is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L268 LBE, 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 L268 LBE registered?

L268 LBE is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L268 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L268 LBE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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