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P435 YAE

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,331 mi
Last recorded33,331 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 YAE
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 33,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 33,187 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 33,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Lower Bottom coolant hose rubbing through on steering rack

Front Lower Oil leak from underside of engine

Front Lower Signs of coolant/antifreeze underside of engine possible slight leak

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Lower Rear diff cover plate wet

Fail 16 Apr 2018 31,755 miles

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

Front Lower Bottom coolant hose rubbing through on steering rack

Front Lower Oil leak from underside of engine

Front Lower Signs of coolant/antifreeze underside of engine possible slight leak

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Lower Rear diff cover plate wet

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 19,256 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,236 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,424 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,912 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,409 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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P435 YAE is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P435 YAE, 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 P435 YAE registered?

P435 YAE is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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