CarVerify

Free Car Check

L2 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,820 mi
Last recorded12,820 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 12,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 12,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 12,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 11,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 11,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,574 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 10,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,982 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 9,982 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,316 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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L2 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L2 MGR?

You can check the full history of L2 MGR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L2 MGR registered?

L2 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L2 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 MGR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L2 MGR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L2 MGR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.