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M66 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,287 mi
Last recorded44,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,287 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 44,286 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,393 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 43,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,728 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,728 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,964 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 30,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 30,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,516 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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M66 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M66 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 M66 MGR registered?

M66 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M66 MGR safe to buy?

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