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L770 MUJ

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,496 mi
Last recorded22,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 MUJ
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 21,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 21,586 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 21,566 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,533 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2021 21,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 21,281 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,019 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,178 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,177 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,027 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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L770 MUJ is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L770 MUJ, 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 L770 MUJ registered?

L770 MUJ is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L770 MUJ safe to buy?

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