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MG RV8

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,900 cc

2856 MGMOT history

2856 MG is a black petrol MG RV8 first used on 7 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
89,894 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2856 MG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
7 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

2856 MG was last recorded at 89,894 miles on 30 May 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,880 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,894 miles
  • 2022 – 89,880 miles
  • 2021 – 89,855 miles
  • 2019 – 89,801 miles
  • 2018 – 89,756 miles
  • 2017 – 88,178 miles
  • 2016 – 88,117 miles
  • 2015 – 88,079 miles
  • 2010 – 85,749 miles
  • 2009 – 85,014 miles
  • 2008 – 82,773 miles
  • 2007 – 77,537 miles
  • 2006 – 76,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,894 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,894 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    225374649817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,880 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    489853169906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,855 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,855 miles
    Test number
    895452284203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,853 miles (+52)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    356466429276
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass89,801 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    314823665219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,756 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    993139641175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,178 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    469403334091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,117 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    544280118179
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  9. Pass88,079 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    365969805458
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass85,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    573373850160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,749 miles (+735)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    563482550165
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass85,014 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    541030349135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,773 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    803349048111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,537 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    620793627028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,342 miles
    Test number
    270867066110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2856 MG

What vehicle is registration 2856 MG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2856 MG on a black petrol MG RV8 first used on 7 Feb 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 2856 MG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2856 MG expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2856 MG?
The MOT on 2856 MG expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2856 MG done?
2856 MG was recorded at 89,894 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 799 miles a year.
Has 2856 MG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2856 MG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on 2856 MG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2856 MG find?
2856 MG passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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