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P13 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,663 mi
Last recorded4,663 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 4,663 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 4,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 4,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 3,641 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 2,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 1,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,010 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P13 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P13 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 P13 MGR registered?

P13 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P13 MGR safe to buy?

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