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P543 CCK

1997 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,537 mi
Last recorded30,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 MG RV812,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 CCK
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 30,537 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,272 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,264 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 29,980 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,171 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 29,171 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,389 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,588 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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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?

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