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P8 VMG

1996 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,756 mi
Last recorded7,756 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG RV822,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 VMG
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 7,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 7,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 6,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 6,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 5,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 5,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 5,224 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 4,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 3,835 miles

n/s and o/s exhaust cats loose inside ( rattling)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 3,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s and o/s exhaust cats loose inside ( rattling)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 3,118 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 2,159 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 2,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 1,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

interia mirror vmissing

n/s screen damaged but not effecting the view

o/s steering gaitor torn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 1,175 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s steering gaitor torn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

interia mirror vmissing

n/s screen damaged but not effecting the view

Fail 15 Aug 2014 1,141 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

boot stays

o/s side repeater loose

o/s/f steering arm a lot of play

screen heavy damage n/s but not effecting drivers view

Pass 10 Nov 2012 196 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 397 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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P8 VMG is a 1996 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P8 VMG, 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 P8 VMG registered?

P8 VMG is a 1996 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P8 VMG safe to buy?

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