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M473 ECV

2004 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG RV824,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 ECV
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 36,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 28,289 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 28,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,690 miles

centre exhuast bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2010 26,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,195 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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M473 ECV is a 2004 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M473 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M473 ECV registered?

M473 ECV is a 2004 MG RV8, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is M473 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M473 ECV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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