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L489 SUB

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 SUB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,870 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,863 miles

on emisions test water overflowed from header tank

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,941 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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L489 SUB is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L489 SUB, 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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How do I check the history of L489 SUB?

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What year was L489 SUB registered?

L489 SUB is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L489 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 SUB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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