MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside thickly undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside painted with black underseal
slight engine oil+rear diff weep
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)
Nearside catalytic convertor heat shield missing.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to check rear wheel bearings etc.due to rear brakes binding.
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N971 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 N971 XOD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was N971 XOD registered?
N971 XOD is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N971 XOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N971 XOD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N971 XOD have outstanding finance?
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