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L555 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,628 mi
Last recorded22,628 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 22,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 21,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 20,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 18,113 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 15,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 15,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 14,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 13,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,493 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,531 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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L555 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L555 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 L555 MGR registered?

L555 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L555 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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