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N600 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 29,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 28,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,433 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 26,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 24,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 15,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,822 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,513 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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N600 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc 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 N600 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 N600 MGR registered?

N600 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N600 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N600 MGR 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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