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N321 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,663 mi
Last recorded41,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,046 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

various components have surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2022 37,020 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

various components have surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,971 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,002 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 32,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,162 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 31,162 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,562 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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N321 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N321 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 N321 MGR registered?

N321 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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