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N92 CDP

1996 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

5,588 mi
Last recorded5,588 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN92 CDP
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 5,588 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2025 5,588 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mountings broken off and centre rubber mounting excessively worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2024 5,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 5,301 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 5,143 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 4,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 4,978 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 4,838 miles

Steering column universal joint slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 4,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 4,762 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 4,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,317 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 4,317 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Mar 2015 4,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 3,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,814 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 689 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 198 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,178 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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N92 CDP is a 1996 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N92 CDP, 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 N92 CDP registered?

N92 CDP is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N92 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N92 CDP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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