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N652 JMB

1996 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 JMB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,541 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 54,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,153 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,089 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,917 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,557 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,607 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N652 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N652 JMB, 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 N652 JMB registered?

N652 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N652 JMB safe to buy?

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