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L373 RBP

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 RBP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,363 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,433 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front suspension bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,941 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,319 miles

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

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

both sides front suspension rubber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,786 miles

Slight play in O/S steering rack track rod

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,045 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

signs of centre exhaust silencer hitting body floor

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,659 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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L373 RBP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L373 RBP, 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 L373 RBP registered?

L373 RBP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L373 RBP safe to buy?

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