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L788 TNP

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 TNP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,390 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,330 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to down pipe (clamp cracked but secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,434 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 63,434 miles

Emissions not tested engine water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 62,618 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,618 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2016 61,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,354 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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L788 TNP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L788 TNP, 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 L788 TNP registered?

L788 TNP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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