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L895 EWP

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,099 mi
Last recorded44,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 EWP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 44,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 38,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,834 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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L895 EWP is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L895 EWP, 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 L895 EWP registered?

L895 EWP is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L895 EWP safe to buy?

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