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M139 TNT

2004 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,715 mi
Last recorded15,715 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 MG RV824,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 TNT
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,239 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,433 miles

Steering rack slight play

nearside rear spring bush

Pass 21 Feb 2006 697 miles

Steering rack has slight play

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2006 689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

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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M139 TNT is a 2004 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 24,821 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 M139 TNT, 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 22 years old, this MG RV8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M139 TNT registered?

M139 TNT is a 2004 MG RV8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is M139 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 TNT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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