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N43 ENF

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,771 mi
Last recorded1,771 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 ENF
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2019 1,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 1,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 1,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 1,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 1,170 miles

slight play in front steering rack ends

Pass 25 Mar 2014 1,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16 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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N43 ENF is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N43 ENF, 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 N43 ENF registered?

N43 ENF is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N43 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 ENF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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