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Opel Manta

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 1,796 cc

B951 RVGMOT history

B951 RVG is a red petrol Opel Manta first used on 17 Oct 1984. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 12,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
12,400 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B951 RVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Opel
Model
Manta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
17 Oct 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B951 RVG was last recorded at 12,400 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 1,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2010: 1,953 miles, lower than 93,620 miles on 19 Jan 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
10,748 miles · 18 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 12,400 miles
  • 2020 – 10,748 miles
  • 2019 – 8,624 miles
  • 2017 – 8,494 miles
  • 2016 – 8,463 miles
  • 2015 – 8,144 miles
  • 2014 – 7,806 miles
  • 2013 – 6,008 miles
  • 2012 – 6,007 miles
  • 2010 – 1,953 miles
  • 2009 – 93,620 miles
  • 2008 – 88,451 miles
  • 2007 – 88,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,400 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 Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • 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, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,400 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    12,400 miles
    Test number
    840900681918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,748 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    10,748 miles
    Test number
    593122326272
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass8,624 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    8,624 miles
    Test number
    774397503360
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  4. Fail8,624 miles (+130)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,624 miles
    Test number
    487341332478
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  5. Pass8,494 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    8,494 miles
    Test number
    808030366112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass8,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,463 miles
    Test number
    346171169103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail8,463 miles (+319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,463 miles
    Test number
    316470230255
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  8. Pass8,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,144 miles
    Test number
    884979917910
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail8,144 miles (+338)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,144 miles
    Test number
    645260188088
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass7,806 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    7,806 miles
    Test number
    445918544204
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail7,805 miles (+1,797)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,805 miles
    Test number
    765656644265
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass6,008 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,008 miles
    Test number
    438527173172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail6,007 miles (+4,054)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,007 miles
    Test number
    596643912320
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside outer sill

  14. Pass1,953 miles (-91,667)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    1,953 miles
    Test number
    851316620000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,620 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    974629419034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,451 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    411390938013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,447 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    944095837362
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall cracks

Questions about B951 RVG

Does B951 RVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B951 RVG expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B951 RVG?
The MOT on B951 RVG expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B951 RVG done?
B951 RVG was recorded at 12,400 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024.
Has B951 RVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B951 RVG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on B951 RVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B951 RVG find?
B951 RVG passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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