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E12 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,857 mi
Last recorded9,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 9,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 9,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 9,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 8,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 8,200 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 8,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 7,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 7,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 6,055 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 6,055 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 5,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 5,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 2 cats missing (7.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 3,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 3,000 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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E12 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E12 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 E12 MGR registered?

E12 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is E12 MGR safe to buy?

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