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56 CE

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,069 mi
Last recorded11,069 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 CE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 May 2014 11,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,846 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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56 CE is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 56 CE, 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 56 CE registered?

56 CE is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is 56 CE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 CE shows 3 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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