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N994 TDW

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,955 mi
Last recorded17,955 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 TDW
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 16,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,652 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 11,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,256 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 9,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,171 miles

end float on o/s + n/s rear axle bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,240 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 8,240 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 7,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 276 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,626 miles

some ware and play insteering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2006 13,626 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N994 TDW 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 75%.

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 N994 TDW, 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 N994 TDW registered?

N994 TDW is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N994 TDW safe to buy?

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