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MG RV8

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,500 cc

K18 MGRMOT history

K18 MGR is a red petrol MG RV8 first used on 16 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,364 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MGR was last recorded at 44,364 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2009: 39,442 miles, lower than 39,529 miles on 24 Apr 2008.
  • 3 May 2019: 42,545 miles, lower than 42,838 miles on 28 Apr 2018.

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
43,991 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,364 miles
  • 2025 – 43,991 miles
  • 2024 – 43,084 miles
  • 2023 – 42,875 miles
  • 2022 – 42,735 miles
  • 2020 – 42,636 miles
  • 2019 – 42,545 miles
  • 2018 – 42,838 miles
  • 2017 – 42,216 miles
  • 2016 – 42,048 miles
  • 2015 – 41,877 miles
  • 2014 – 41,579 miles
  • 2013 – 41,261 miles
  • 2012 – 40,931 miles
  • 2011 – 40,650 miles
  • 2010 – 40,245 miles
  • 2009 – 39,442 miles
  • 2008 – 39,529 miles
  • 2007 – 36,920 miles
  • 2006 – 35,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack jiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,364 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    814369356997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack jiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass43,991 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    468250569928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,084 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    341723637033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,875 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    189170721480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,735 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    350483225152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,636 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    909786749445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,635 miles (+90)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    349237106588
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass42,545 miles (-293)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    171885312897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,838 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    221980490667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,216 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,216 miles
    Test number
    457096319699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,048 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,048 miles
    Test number
    533130812956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,877 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    155320715182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,579 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    228531324460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,261 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    225329803178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,931 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    848039112145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,650 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    869807911197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,245 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    331946610188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,442 miles (-87)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    952749489001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,529 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    384825818139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,920 miles (+1,850)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    550680617163
    • NoteOffside front spot light not working
    • NoteSigns of brake fluid on nearside rear drum
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack
  21. Pass35,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,070 miles
    Test number
    430004216198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 MGR

Does K18 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MGR is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 MGR?
The MOT on K18 MGR is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 MGR done?
K18 MGR was recorded at 44,364 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 457 miles a year.
Has K18 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MGR has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K18 MGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 MGR find?
K18 MGR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack jiont; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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