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N121 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,958 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 79,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S ()

Fail 23 Dec 2024 79,962 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 75,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,566 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,814 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,785 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,052 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,119 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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N121 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N121 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 N121 MGR registered?

N121 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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