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N284 JOR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,010 mi
Last recorded24,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 JOR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 24,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 22,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,728 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 15,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 3,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 2,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 1,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 210 miles

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

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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N284 JOR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N284 JOR, 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 N284 JOR registered?

N284 JOR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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