CarVerify

Free Car Check

L46 NSS

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationL46 NSS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
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

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 70,210 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device seal cracking but sealing

Fail 5 Jun 2024 67,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap sealing device seal cracking but sealing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,978 miles

slight play in inner stering rack joints

Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in inner stering rack joints

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

L46 NSS is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L46 NSS, 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 L46 NSS?

You can check the full history of L46 NSS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L46 NSS registered?

L46 NSS is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L46 NSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L46 NSS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L46 NSS 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 L46 NSS. 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.