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N709 JMB

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,768 mi
Last recorded66,768 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 JMB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 62,916 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,611 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on all brake hose ferruls

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,058 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,934 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N709 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N709 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 N709 JMB registered?

N709 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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