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L599 ERU

1993 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,119 mi
Last recorded33,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 ERU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 33,119 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 32,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 32,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,196 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,196 miles

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,129 miles

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 31,472 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2010 31,037 miles

slight defect o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,125 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,562 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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L599 ERU is a 1993 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L599 ERU, 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 L599 ERU registered?

L599 ERU is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L599 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L599 ERU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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