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L666 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,585 mi
Last recorded15,585 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 13,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 13,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 12,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 12,282 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 12,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 11,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,601 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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L666 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L666 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 L666 MGR registered?

L666 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L666 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 MGR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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