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L735 NJO

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,956 mi
Last recorded21,956 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 NJO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 21,059 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks. inc N/S/R hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock from steering rack/rack ends.

Fail 25 Apr 2025 21,055 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks. inc N/S/R hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Both service brake and parking brake low performance.

Slight knock from steering rack/rack ends.

Pass 5 May 2022 19,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,123 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 18,856 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 17,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2011 17,038 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 17,038 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,751 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

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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L735 NJO is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L735 NJO, 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 L735 NJO registered?

L735 NJO is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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