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N930 NWS

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 NWS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 54,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,049 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 54,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,565 miles

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,349 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clasp covers missing.clasp still working.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,535 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,990 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

cat pipe rattling and loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,531 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,018 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

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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N930 NWS is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 N930 NWS, 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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N930 NWS is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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