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N374 OAM

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,060 mi
Last recorded11,060 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 OAM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 11,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 10,883 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 10,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 10,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 8,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 8,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 8,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 4,185 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 4,173 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 3,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 2,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes noisy.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls

play in steering rack both sides

rear brakes noisy on first application

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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N374 OAM is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N374 OAM, 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 N374 OAM registered?

N374 OAM is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N374 OAM safe to buy?

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