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F4 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,328 mi
Last recorded32,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 32,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 31,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 20,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,483 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 20,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,860 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F4 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F4 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 F4 MGR registered?

F4 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is F4 MGR safe to buy?

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