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N408 LGS

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,726 mi
Last recorded36,726 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 LGS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 36,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 36,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from engine and rear differential

Pass 10 Feb 2018 35,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,014 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 34,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,513 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 32,339 miles

slight play in offside inner track rod not detected at steering wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2010 32,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside inner track rod not detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,101 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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N408 LGS is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N408 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 N408 LGS registered?

N408 LGS is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N408 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 LGS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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