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N123 MGR

2008 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

764 mi
Last recorded764 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 764 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 57,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,034 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 51,433 miles

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

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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N123 MGR is a 2008 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N123 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 18 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N123 MGR registered?

N123 MGR is a 2008 MG RV8, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is N123 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 MGR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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