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R573 MGN

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 MGN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o.s end of inner sills/ wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 91,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s ends of sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s sub frame mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 90,704 miles

Front N/s and o/s shocks rusty.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/s and o/s shocks rusty.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s axle mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 89,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 88,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 87,864 miles

corrosion around o/s/f chassis,o/s/f inner arch..

slight play in: n/s/f outer roll bar link,o/s track rod end / inner edge wear on front tyres..

Pass 20 May 2020 86,705 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 84,582 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s spring cup areas rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame n/s o/s front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe both front mounts (2.4.A.3)

both front spring lower cups rusty

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 80,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 73,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,231 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,244 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,244 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,520 miles

Movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Offside front lower ball joint boot split and slight movement in joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,868 miles

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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R573 MGN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 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 R573 MGN, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R573 MGN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 22 March 1998.

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