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P10 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3923cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,409 mi
Last recorded18,409 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,923cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 18,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

car been undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 17,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 17,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 16,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 69% (maximum 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,604 miles

Oil leak

front suspension corroded all over

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,945 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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P10 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,923cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P10 MGR registered?

P10 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P10 MGR safe to buy?

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