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N330 XOD

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,871 mi
Last recorded2,871 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 XOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 2,871 miles

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

exhaust bracket deteriorated

under car components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 2,854 miles

under body components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 2,843 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2016 2,075 miles

suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 2,075 miles

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

suspension & steering components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 2,059 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,878 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2011 1,873 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 678 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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N330 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N330 XOD, 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 N330 XOD registered?

N330 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N330 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N330 XOD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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