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N288 PHM

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,400 mi
Last recorded28,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 PHM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 28,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 28,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,689 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,450 miles

slight play off side front steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 27,146 miles

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

rear brake application uneven nearside is 50% behind offside (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 26,930 miles

Light corrosion to front subframe.

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

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

Rear brake imbalance requirement only just met (30%) - attention recommended.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,840 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 26,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 26,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 24,996 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,140 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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N288 PHM is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N288 PHM, 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 N288 PHM registered?

N288 PHM is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N288 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 PHM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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