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L970 BOD

1993 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,649 mi
Last recorded76,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 BOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 76,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,118 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,156 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,248 miles

Oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play both track rod ends

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,549 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,271 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,136 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

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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L970 BOD is a 1993 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L970 BOD, 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 L970 BOD registered?

L970 BOD is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L970 BOD safe to buy?

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