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L967 LNE

1993 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 LNE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 43,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 43,370 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 41,878 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,207 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 36,010 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,306 miles

suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,389 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre silencer support rubber snapped, but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,651 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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L967 LNE is a 1993 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L967 LNE, 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 L967 LNE registered?

L967 LNE is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L967 LNE safe to buy?

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