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P3 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,061 miles

front antiroll bar mounts showing wear

front brake discs rusting on edges

front number plate getting in poor condition

front subframe rusting

front suspension lower arm bushes showing wear

imbalance on rear foot brake

n/s rear tyre rubber cracking

rust in n/s headlamp

slight imbalance on front brakes

steering rack showing slight wear

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,953 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to show wear

front lower arm bushes starting to show wear

n/s front tyre rubber cracking and tread getting worn ( mich 205/65/15 94v )

rear spring bushes starting to show wear

shock absorbers starting to show wear

Fail 19 Nov 2011 35,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front antiroll bar bushes starting to show wear

front lower arm bushes starting to show wear

n/s front tyre rubber cracking and tread getting worn ( mich 205/65/15 94v )

rear spring bushes starting to show wear

shock absorbers starting to show wear

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,839 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,365 miles

35% imbalance on rear foot brake

front sub frame getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

signs of oil leak from engine

some brake pipes starting to get rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2009 31,329 miles

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

35% imbalance on rear foot brake

front sub frame getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

signs of oil leak from engine

some brake pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,241 miles

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

nearside rear tyre poor side wall

some inbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,241 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre poor side wall

some inbalance front brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,565 miles

advise pad inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,565 miles

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

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

advise pad inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2005 18,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corrodedfront discs and †front discs and pads showing wear

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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P3 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P3 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 P3 MGR registered?

P3 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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