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P537 AHR

2004 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,681 mi
Last recorded27,681 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG RV824,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 AHR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 27,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,059 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,656 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 3 May 2011 17,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,136 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 16,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 6,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 6,377 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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P537 AHR is a 2004 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P537 AHR, 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 P537 AHR registered?

P537 AHR is a 2004 MG RV8, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is P537 AHR safe to buy?

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