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L459 DNP

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,368 mi
Last recorded8,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 DNP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 8,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 6,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 4,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 3,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 3,810 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 3,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 2,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 1,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 99,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 99,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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L459 DNP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L459 DNP, 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

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What year was L459 DNP registered?

L459 DNP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L459 DNP safe to buy?

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