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N978 OGH

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,567 mi
Last recorded11,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 OGH
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 11,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 10,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,504 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 10,262 miles

Exhaust noisy Cats breaking up (8.1.1 (a))

Front Knock from suspension

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 9,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,064 miles

OSR shock absorber has negligible dampening affect

Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 8,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 7,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r damper bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 6,604 miles

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 24 May 2011 6,135 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored

Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,200 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of perishing.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,009 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 5,009 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,602 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,243 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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N978 OGH is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N978 OGH, 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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N978 OGH is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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