1997 MG RV8 3.9L Petrol · P62 TMY
1997 MG RV8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 21,941 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG RV8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P62 TMY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2020
- 21,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P62 TMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Rv8 (P62 TMY) between October 2007 and September 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P62 TMY Mileage History
- 05/10/200719,299 mi
- 04/06/200920,625 mi+1,326 mi
- 14/06/201020,970 km
- 21/07/201421,274 mi
- 12/08/201921,868 mi+594 mi
- 14/08/201921,874 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/202021,941 mi+67 mi
- 17/09/202021,941 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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