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N915 FKK

1996 MG RV8

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,262 mi
Last recorded12,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 FKK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2024 12,072 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 14 Mar 2024 12,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2021 11,613 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 11,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 10,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,613 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,304 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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N915 FKK is a 1996 MG RV8 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N915 FKK, 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 N915 FKK registered?

N915 FKK is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N915 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N915 FKK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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