CarVerify

Free Car Check

N538 NWS

1999 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3941cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,250 mi
Last recorded46,250 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG RV827,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 NWS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,941cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dif oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dif oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,233 miles

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

dif has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle diff has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,427 miles

rear diff leaking

slight freeplay in o/s steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

rear diff leaking

slight freeplay in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,279 miles

slight oil leak

headlight images poor

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,143 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension bump stops in poor condition

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,697 miles

engine /gearbox oil leak

front coil springs corroded

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in steering rack

unale to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,051 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
Full MG RV8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N538 NWS is a 1999 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,121 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 N538 NWS, 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 27 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N538 NWS?

You can check the full history of N538 NWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N538 NWS registered?

N538 NWS is a 1999 MG RV8, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is N538 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 NWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N538 NWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N538 NWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.