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N20 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,770 miles

play steering rack end joint o/s

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,423 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,583 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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N20 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 MGR registered?

N20 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is N20 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 MGR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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