MG Rv8 (1993)
1993 MG Rv8
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 1993 MG Rv8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 MG RV8 passes its MOT first time in just 73.7% of cases, which is 6.3 points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that reflects the age and relative fragility of this classic sports car. The good news is that only 12.2% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so catastrophic safety failures are uncommon.
These RV8s are running at a relatively modest 36,639 miles on average, which suits a specialist collector car, but each vehicle still averages 2.01 failures per test, suggesting that suspension, brakes, and trim items need regular attention. If you're serious about buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by an MG-knowledgeable mechanic and expect to tackle minor repairs annually to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1993 MG Rv8
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 MG Rv8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 MG Rv8 vehicles fall between 21,003 and 51,661 miles.
1993 MG Rv8 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 MG Rv8
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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68%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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53%
Oil leak
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19.1%
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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12.7%
Oil leak ()
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11.3%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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11.3%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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9.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.4%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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