MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres slightly perished
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint/tie bar as play ()
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint/tie bar as play ()
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG RV8?
Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P543 CCK is a 1997 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,724 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 P543 CCK, 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 29 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P543 CCK registered?
P543 CCK is a 1997 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P543 CCK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P543 CCK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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