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N125 CDP

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,355 mi
Last recorded11,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 CDP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 11,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 10,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 9,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 9,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 9,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 8,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 7,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 6,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,492 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 3,571 miles

All tyres perished on sidewall

O/S/f bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2010 3,132 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 18 May 2009 1,710 miles

all tyres are perishing with cracks in sidewalls.

near side front suspension bumpstop deteriorated.

number plate near side was innop untill tapped.

performance of wiper blades is poor.

Fail 15 May 2009 1,693 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres are perishing with cracks in sidewalls.

near side front suspension bumpstop deteriorated.

number plate near side was innop untill tapped.

performance of wiper blades is poor.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 5 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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N125 CDP is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N125 CDP, 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 N125 CDP registered?

N125 CDP is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N125 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 CDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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