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N44 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Gold Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,131 mi
Last recorded13,131 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 13,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 13,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 12,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,166 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,687 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 11,685 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,479 miles

Oil leak

advise rear brake service/ adjustment

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 8,352 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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N44 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Gold with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N44 MGR, 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 N44 MGR registered?

N44 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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