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E19 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,995 mi
Last recorded2,995 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 2,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 2,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 1,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 1,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 1,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 1,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,740 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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E19 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E19 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 E19 MGR registered?

E19 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is E19 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 MGR shows 11 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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