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N999 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,940 mi
Last recorded10,940 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 10,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 10,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,243 miles

top steering bush slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,015 miles

top steering colume bush has play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,296 miles

advise all four tyres loosing shape inner edges

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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N999 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N999 MGR, 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 N999 MGR registered?

N999 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N999 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N999 MGR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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