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C4 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,968 mi
Last recorded2,968 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 2,968 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 2,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 2,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 2,812 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 2,168 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 1,979 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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C4 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C4 MGR, 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 C4 MGR registered?

C4 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is C4 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 MGR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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