1997 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · P543 CCK
1997 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 30,737 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P543 CCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 30,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P543 CCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Rv8 (P543 CCK) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (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))”.
P543 CCK Mileage History
- 07/03/202329,988 mi
- 21/06/202430,264 mi+276 mi
- 24/06/202430,272 mi+8 mi
- 25/06/202530,537 mi+265 mi
- 25/06/202630,737 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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