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N971 XOD

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,207 mi
Last recorded23,207 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 XOD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 22,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,596 miles

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

underside thickly undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,013 miles

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

underside painted with black underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,253 miles

slight engine oil+rear diff weep

Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,537 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside catalytic convertor heat shield missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 17,355 miles

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.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,136 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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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?

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