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N750 JMB

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 JMB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle coated in underseal underside

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 45,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 6 May 2021 43,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,228 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N750 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N750 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 N750 JMB registered?

N750 JMB is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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