1996 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · N878 AHH
1996 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 3,282 km. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2018.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Odometer
- 3,282 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N878 AHH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2017
- 3,282 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N878 AHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mg Rv8 (N878 AHH) between June 2017 and November 2017.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N878 AHH Odometer History
- 05/06/20173,273 mi
- 17/11/20173,282 km
Average of roughly 20 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG RV8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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