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MG RV8

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,994 cc

246 MGRMOT history

246 MGR is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
40,104 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
246 MGR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

246 MGR was last recorded at 40,104 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2009: 36,016 miles, lower than 36,261 miles on 30 Jun 2009.
  • 30 Oct 2010: 23 miles, lower than 36,016 miles on 11 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,064 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,040 miles
Average per year
234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,104 miles
  • 2024 – 37,064 miles
  • 2023 – 36,541 miles
  • 2022 – 35,949 miles
  • 2021 – 32,475 miles
  • 2020 – 31,007 miles
  • 2019 – 25,421 miles
  • 2018 – 21,884 miles
  • 2017 – 16,864 miles
  • 2016 – 14,825 miles
  • 2015 – 9,692 miles
  • 2014 – 3,141 miles
  • 2013 – 325 miles
  • 2012 – 68 miles
  • 2010 – 23 miles
  • 2009 – 36,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,104 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,104 miles (+3,040)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    664778095972
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass37,064 miles (+523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    840452386383
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass36,541 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    283464002324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,949 miles (+3,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,949 miles
    Test number
    890531759487
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass32,475 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    660233357139
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass31,007 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    434192250916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,421 miles (+3,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,421 miles
    Test number
    282789094337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass21,884 miles (+5,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,884 miles
    Test number
    945467794748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass16,864 miles (+2,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    397954582426
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass14,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,825 miles
    Test number
    970946400748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,825 miles (+5,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,825 miles
    Test number
    714064962364
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass9,692 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,692 miles
    Test number
    927043275030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail9,689 miles (+6,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,689 miles
    Test number
    537161175071
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass3,141 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,141 miles
    Test number
    176172874487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass325 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    325 miles
    Test number
    657855463096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68 miles
    Test number
    836602682032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23 miles
    Test number
    644865200344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay both front rack ends

  18. Fail23 miles (-35,993)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23 miles
    Test number
    311313300320
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay both front rack ends

  19. Pass36,016 miles (-245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    200172399153
    • NoteEmmissions only just passed

  20. Fail36,261 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    202571089174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Fail36,244 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    360136199017
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 246 MGR

What vehicle is registration 246 MGR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 246 MGR on a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 246 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 246 MGR expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 246 MGR?
The MOT on 246 MGR expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 246 MGR done?
246 MGR was recorded at 40,104 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 234 miles a year.
Has 246 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 246 MGR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on 246 MGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 246 MGR find?
246 MGR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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