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N658 JMB

2007 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,410 mi
Last recorded62,410 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 MG RV816,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN658 JMB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,963 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,273 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre caps

oil leaks

rear diff starting to leak

sill covers

slight free play in both rack arms

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre caps

oil leaks

rear diff starting to leak

sill covers

slight free play in both rack arms

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,919 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing screen

Centre caps fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both headlights slightly dim (still have pattern)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre caps fitted

wipers juddering on screen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,169 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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N658 JMB is a 2007 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2007 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 16,364 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 N658 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 19 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N658 JMB registered?

N658 JMB is a 2007 MG RV8, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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