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L880 COV

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 COV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 67,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,374 miles

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,288 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 41,081 miles

some play in steering rack

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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L880 COV is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 L880 COV, 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 L880 COV registered?

L880 COV is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L880 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L880 COV 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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