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Rover RV8

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,986 cc

278 RHMOT history

278 RH is a green petrol Rover RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 10,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
10,387 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 RH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 RH was last recorded at 10,387 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2008: 1,645 miles, lower than 21,998 miles on 14 Feb 2007.

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
10,166 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,387 miles
  • 2025 – 10,166 miles
  • 2024 – 9,914 miles
  • 2022 – 9,487 miles
  • 2021 – 9,296 miles
  • 2020 – 8,604 miles
  • 2019 – 8,133 miles
  • 2018 – 7,233 miles
  • 2017 – 6,493 miles
  • 2016 – 5,405 miles
  • 2015 – 5,357 miles
  • 2014 – 4,976 miles
  • 2013 – 4,697 miles
  • 2012 – 4,163 miles
  • 2011 – 3,357 miles
  • 2010 – 2,160 miles
  • 2008 – 1,645 miles
  • 2007 – 21,998 miles
  • 2005 – 19,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,387 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    10,387 miles
    Test number
    920488125001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,166 miles (+252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    10,166 miles
    Test number
    507418528088
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass9,914 miles (+427)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    318223616107
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass9,487 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    9,487 miles
    Test number
    324755080943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass9,296 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    9,296 miles
    Test number
    583617667746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,604 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    8,604 miles
    Test number
    243813414330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,133 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    8,133 miles
    Test number
    453351557350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,233 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    7,233 miles
    Test number
    732327108799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,493 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    6,493 miles
    Test number
    292481759977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,405 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    5,405 miles
    Test number
    702703116773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass5,357 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    5,357 miles
    Test number
    966898945150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,976 miles (+279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    4,976 miles
    Test number
    706938644100
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass4,697 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    4,697 miles
    Test number
    207639743199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,163 miles
    Test number
    317145342123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail4,163 miles (+806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,163 miles
    Test number
    645755542159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  16. Pass3,357 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,357 miles
    Test number
    878703651131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail3,337 miles (+29)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,337 miles
    Test number
    947807041147
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake effort low

  18. Fail3,308 miles (+63)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,308 miles
    Test number
    905640941176
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake effort low

  19. Fail3,245 miles (+1,085)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,245 miles
    Test number
    609131831101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass2,160 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    2,160 miles
    Test number
    491287420115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass1,645 miles (-20,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    1,645 miles
    Test number
    190799428056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,998 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,998 miles
    Test number
    574305047034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    782554515235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 278 RH

What vehicle is registration 278 RH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 RH on a green petrol Rover RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 278 RH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 RH is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 278 RH?
The MOT on 278 RH is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 RH done?
278 RH was recorded at 10,387 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
Has 278 RH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 RH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2012.
Has the mileage on 278 RH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 278 RH find?
278 RH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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