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N469 BFL

2002 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 BFL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 20,698 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 20,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 19,863 miles

Heat sensors are present at exhaust, but not found not to be fitted. Wiring has been secured and poses no threat.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 16,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 12,644 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 12,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,895 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 11,891 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 11,582 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,058 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,462 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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N469 BFL is a 2002 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%.

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 N469 BFL, 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 24 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N469 BFL is a 2002 MG RV8, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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