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N55 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 63,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 61,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 56,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,895 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,201 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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N55 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N55 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 N55 MGR registered?

N55 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N55 MGR safe to buy?

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