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P555 MGR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,397 mi
Last recorded47,397 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,273 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 44,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,270 miles

slight play in steering rack /ends

Fail 15 Oct 2020 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in steering rack /ends

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,870 miles

Offside slight play in steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,391 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2017 30,175 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,283 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,283 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,829 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,169 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,741 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,373 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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P555 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P555 MGR, 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 P555 MGR registered?

P555 MGR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P555 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 MGR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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