MOT Status
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86,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight surface corrosoin to suspension components
surface corrosion on subframe and suspension components
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight surface corrosion on front suspension
There is some play in the offside steering arm.
Centre exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition
Oil pressure warning lamp flickering
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 MGR, 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 MGR registered?
L8 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 14 October 1993.
Is L8 MGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L8 MGR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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