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P300 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Track/rod tie rod (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 83,573 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,102 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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P300 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P300 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 P300 MGR registered?

P300 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P300 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P300 MGR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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