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N11 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,035 mi
Last recorded32,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside catalyst is rattling

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 32,035 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside catalyst is rattling

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 31,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,299 miles

various underbody components have surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 29,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,011 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,756 miles

both wipers going hard

tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,196 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

off-side catalyst element loose inside silencer.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 18,710 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,121 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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N11 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N11 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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N11 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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