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L420 MRP

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 MRP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,487 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 82,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,377 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,105 miles

Offside Front steering wheel slight up and down play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,294 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 61,294 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake fluid low

fluid leak at water pump

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 27 May 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,804 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,663 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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L420 MRP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L420 MRP, 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 L420 MRP registered?

L420 MRP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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