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P624 AHR

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,602 mi
Last recorded47,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 AHR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 47,511 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% lock imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,624 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,164 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,164 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 22,617 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2006 22,610 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P624 AHR is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc 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 P624 AHR, 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 P624 AHR registered?

P624 AHR is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P624 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 AHR 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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