1996 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · M66 MGR
1996 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 44,287 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M66 MGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 44,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M66 MGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mg Rv8 (M66 MGR) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
M66 MGR Mileage History
- 12/08/202243,393 mi
- 03/08/202343,425 mi+32 mi
- 09/08/202443,958 mi+533 mi
- 25/07/202544,286 mi+328 mi
- 29/07/202544,287 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 302 miles per year across 5 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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