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L96 ADX

1993 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 ADX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 59,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 58,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 57,197 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 55,792 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2017 55,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,094 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight movement

Pass 22 May 2015 51,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,922 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,962 miles

offside inner track end has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,905 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside inner track end has slight play

Pass 27 May 2010 41,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L96 ADX is a 1993 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L96 ADX, 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 L96 ADX registered?

L96 ADX is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L96 ADX safe to buy?

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