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33 MGX

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,928 mi
Last recorded17,928 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 MGX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,928 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 13,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 12,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 12,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 8,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 5,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,827 miles

Oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2016 1,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 99 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside front bumpstop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2011 62 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside front bumpstop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 16 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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33 MGX is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,013 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 33 MGX, 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 30 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 33 MGX registered?

33 MGX is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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