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L333 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,384 mi
Last recorded20,384 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 20,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 20,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 20,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,512 miles

Coolant leak trace fluid at bottom of radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydraulic fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder

Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak trace fluid at bottom of radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydraulic fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,399 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,110 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,110 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,949 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,949 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,767 miles

oil leak

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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L333 MGR 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 75%.

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 L333 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 L333 MGR registered?

L333 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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