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N50 JEE

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 JEE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 66,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,575 miles

All 4 (four) tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

center mirror not fitted at time of test

of side cat shield welds broken and rattling

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,052 miles

nearside front road wheel close to fouling bodywork

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,694 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,099 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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N50 JEE is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N50 JEE, 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 N50 JEE registered?

N50 JEE is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N50 JEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 JEE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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