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L7 BCO

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,152 mi
Last recorded31,152 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BCO
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 29,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 24,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 9,006 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 7,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 7,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 6,694 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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L7 BCO is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L7 BCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 BCO registered?

L7 BCO is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L7 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 BCO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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