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N779 GUR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,624 mi
Last recorded41,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 GUR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,624 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 41,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 41,544 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 41,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 40,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 40,984 miles

Front Direction indicator not working NS & OS Front Temperamental. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 40,231 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 40,213 miles

Steering system excessively rough rough and notchy when tested on turn plates and Jumps / has very tight spots (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 39,470 miles

Front bump stop perished

Fuel tank corroded (breather pipes top of tank)

Steering system slightly rough Steering rack misaligned? (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,934 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,967 miles

the front reg plate is damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 31,995 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 31,766 miles

some wear in the steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,862 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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N779 GUR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N779 GUR, 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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N779 GUR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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