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N565 PUW

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,365 mi
Last recorded30,365 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 PUW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,365 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 30,102 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2024 29,921 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2023 29,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 29,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,594 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,111 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 28,101 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,588 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,374 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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N565 PUW is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N565 PUW, 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 N565 PUW registered?

N565 PUW is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N565 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N565 PUW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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