1993 MG RV8: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the MG RV8 first registered in 1993: we looked at the 231 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 231 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 1993 MG RV8 MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1993 MG RV8 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Oil and fluid leaks19% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Brakes8% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Steering8% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension7% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics6% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1993 MG RV8
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the MG RV8 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 192 | Oil and fluid leaks 16% |
| 1995 | 521 | Oil and fluid leaks 13% |
| 1994 | 516 | Oil and fluid leaks 18% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of MG RV8 cars first registered in 1993. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score