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E15 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,695 mi
Last recorded36,695 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 36,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2024 36,693 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 36,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 36,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 35,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,492 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,897 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 11,828 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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E15 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 E15 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 E15 MGR registered?

E15 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is E15 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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