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N322 CBL

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,851 mi
Last recorded28,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 CBL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 28,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,403 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 26,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,547 miles

Offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,675 miles

small blow on nearside front exhaust down pipe

Pass 7 Dec 2005 14,250 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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N322 CBL is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N322 CBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N322 CBL?

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What year was N322 CBL registered?

N322 CBL is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N322 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N322 CBL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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