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L55 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,684 mi
Last recorded15,684 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 15,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 14,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,264 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 12,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 11,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush contaminated by fluid? (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Rear brake balance limits only just met ?

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower u/j not secure (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear anti roll bar rubbing on fuel hose

Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,491 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery slightly loose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 7,311 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 7,005 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 6,684 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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L55 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L55 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 L55 MGR registered?

L55 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L55 MGR safe to buy?

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