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L595 YVV

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,355 mi
Last recorded39,355 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL595 YVV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 38,340 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,445 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,732 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 38,732 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,322 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,310 miles

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,355 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,538 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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L595 YVV is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L595 YVV, 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 L595 YVV registered?

L595 YVV is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L595 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L595 YVV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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