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N70 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

14,130 mi
Last recorded14,130 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 13,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 12,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 12,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,017 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 12,016 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose mounting bracket bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 11,990 miles

Offside and Nearside inner steering rack end's have slight play !

Pass 15 Sep 2018 11,935 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,792 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,719 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,926 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 4,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 4,334 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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N70 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N70 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 N70 MGR registered?

N70 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N70 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 MGR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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