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M568 URD

2004 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG RV824,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM568 URD
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,554 miles

Front and rear suspension bush's slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,548 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front and rear suspension bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 49,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection of sills

Steering rack has play on inner joints and some lift advise change rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 49,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection of sills

Steering rack has play on inner joints and some lift advise change rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,311 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,484 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,470 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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M568 URD is a 2004 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M568 URD, 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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M568 URD is a 2004 MG RV8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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