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N12 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,026 mi
Last recorded49,026 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 48,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 48,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,847 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 46,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 45,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front driving/fog lamp inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 43,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,274 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 39,703 miles

heavy oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 39,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 35,427 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaking

the emissions have not been done because the exhaust system has been modifide and all silencers removed also engine will not run on idle

Pass 24 May 2005 33,667 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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N12 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N12 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 N12 MGR registered?

N12 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N12 MGR safe to buy?

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