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L50 AUG

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,948 mi
Last recorded17,948 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AUG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 17,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 17,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 17,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 17,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 17,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 17,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 17,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 13,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 13,016 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,812 miles

Replacement steering rack has slight play from new.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 10,807 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both rocker covers leaking oil

N/s cat box rattling

Oil pressure switch leaking

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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L50 AUG 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 87.5%.

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 L50 AUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L50 AUG registered?

L50 AUG is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L50 AUG safe to buy?

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