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M8 GRV

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GRV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 41,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 23,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,932 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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M8 GRV is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M8 GRV, 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 M8 GRV registered?

M8 GRV is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M8 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GRV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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