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N300 OLY

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

5,156 mi
Last recorded5,156 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 OLY
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 5,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 4,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 4,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 4,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 3,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 3,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 3,443 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 3,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 2,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 2,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 2,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 871 miles

wiper action poor

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,438 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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N300 OLY is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 N300 OLY, 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N300 OLY registered?

N300 OLY is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N300 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N300 OLY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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