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N140 XOD

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,310 mi
Last recorded22,310 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 XOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 22,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 21,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,370 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 20,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 19,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,460 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,479 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 12,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,842 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,548 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,282 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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N140 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N140 XOD, 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 N140 XOD registered?

N140 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N140 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 XOD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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