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L66 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,325 mi
Last recorded64,325 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,005 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 58,633 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 53,620 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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L66 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L66 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 L66 MGR registered?

L66 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L66 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 MGR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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