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N28 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,583 mi
Last recorded9,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 9,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 9,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 7,491 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2022 3,684 miles

Front slight oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 3mm inner edges worn/wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2022 3,684 miles

Front slight oil leaks

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 3mm inner edges worn/wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,860 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

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

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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N28 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N28 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 N28 MGR registered?

N28 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N28 MGR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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