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N60 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,964 mi
Last recorded27,964 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 27,964 miles

Both front springs are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil between engine and gearbox. rear differential has oil around it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 27,890 miles

Both front springs are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil between engine and gearbox. Rear differential also has oil around it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 27,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,573 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight dampness around fuel pump

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 27,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished around outer sidewall, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished around outer sidewall, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight dampness around fuel pump

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 27,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge, cracking on outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge, cracking on outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 26,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from rear of engine area, also oil on back of gearbox, and on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket appears to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 25,723 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres deteriorated and wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,390 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,805 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 17,649 miles

All tyres on vehicle old and perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 17,649 miles

All tyres on vehicle old and perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 6,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 6,221 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N60 MGR 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 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N60 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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N60 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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