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M307 XWS

2004 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,544 mi
Last recorded24,544 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG RV824,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 XWS
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 24,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 23,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 15,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 12,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 12,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 11,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,783 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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M307 XWS is a 2004 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M307 XWS, 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 M307 XWS registered?

M307 XWS is a 2004 MG RV8, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is M307 XWS safe to buy?

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