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L28 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,149 mi
Last recorded35,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,181 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 34,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,787 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 33,787 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 32,119 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 31,735 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 31,735 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 23,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005

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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L28 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L28 MGR, 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 L28 MGR registered?

L28 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L28 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 MGR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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