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N398 LGS

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,775 mi
Last recorded13,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 LGS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 13,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 13,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 13,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 13,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking pipe to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 13,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,666 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 9,799 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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N398 LGS is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N398 LGS, 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 N398 LGS registered?

N398 LGS is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N398 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 LGS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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