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L4 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 71,997 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 71,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 71,944 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 71,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 71,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,628 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,117 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv o/s rear tyre cracked in side wall

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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L4 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L4 MGR, 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 L4 MGR registered?

L4 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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