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R4 MGG

2002 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,381 mi
Last recorded124,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 MGG
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,356 miles

Front and rear subframes surface corrosion

Nearside Front Floor surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Floor surface corrosion

Offside Front Floor surface corrosion

Offside Rear Floor surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch wall (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 112,649 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch wall (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,726 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,575 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 49,575 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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R4 MGG is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 MGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R4 MGG is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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