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P321 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,776 mi
Last recorded21,776 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 21,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,526 miles

horn weak

washer fluid dirty

Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

horn weak

washer fluid dirty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,304 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P321 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P321 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 P321 MGR registered?

P321 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P321 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 MGR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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