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L60 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,649 mi
Last recorded38,649 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 37,987 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,840 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,295 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,039 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 36,019 miles

Front both steering rack gaiters perrished slightly

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 29,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,085 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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L60 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 L60 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 L60 MGR registered?

L60 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L60 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 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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