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P232 OHL

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,609 mi
Last recorded31,609 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 OHL
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 30,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,505 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 26,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,043 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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P232 OHL is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P232 OHL, 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 P232 OHL registered?

P232 OHL is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P232 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 OHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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