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P40 RVB

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,301 mi
Last recorded28,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 RVB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 28,121 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,740 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,755 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,096 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 4,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 4,222 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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P40 RVB is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P40 RVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P40 RVB registered?

P40 RVB is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P40 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 RVB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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