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N420 FKE

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,325 mi
Last recorded10,325 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 FKE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 10,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 10,158 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 10,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 10,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,023 miles

some corrosion on suspension components

some wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,904 miles

some corrosion on suspension components

some wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,862 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion on suspension components

some wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,724 miles

some wear in steering rack

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,517 miles

some surface corrosion on suspension components

some wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,353 miles

rust on suspension components

some wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,117 miles

some wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,701 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 8,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,295 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,433 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,550 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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N420 FKE is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N420 FKE, 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 N420 FKE registered?

N420 FKE is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N420 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 FKE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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