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L8 MGB

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MGB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 17,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,083 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak from both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,867 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 15,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 14,134 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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L8 MGB is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L8 MGB, 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 L8 MGB registered?

L8 MGB is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L8 MGB safe to buy?

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