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N18 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,827 mi
Last recorded25,827 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 25,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 23,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,180 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,180 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,502 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,038 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,564 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer edges.

third character on number plate slightly spaced further than first two characters.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,182 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 8,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 6,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,001 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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N18 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 MGR registered?

N18 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N18 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 MGR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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