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N96 AMG

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,242 mi
Last recorded34,242 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 AMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 33,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,304 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside catalyst internals rattle

offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of cracking/deterioration

secured nearside engine mounting

Fail 17 Feb 2012 23,304 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside catalyst internals rattle

offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of cracking/deterioration

secured nearside engine mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 22,870 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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N96 AMG is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 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 N96 AMG, 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 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N96 AMG registered?

N96 AMG is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N96 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N96 AMG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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