2003 MG Rv8 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age
23 years
Current Age
89.2%
Latest Pass Rate
37
Total Tests (All Years)
29,019 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 18
This car: 89.2%
Average: 54.3%
✅ 34.9% above average (8383 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2021
89.2%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 37Avg Mileage 29,019Top Failure Visibility — 5.4%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2003 MG Rv8, with age trends.
Visibility
5.4%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
5.4%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
2.7%
— Consistent
Steering
2.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
2.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5.4% (18 yrs) | 5.4% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% (18 yrs) | 5.4% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 2.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how MG Rv8 cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2021, covering 37 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.