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MG RV8

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,900 cc

K39 MGRMOT history

K39 MGR is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,267 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K39 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K39 MGR was last recorded at 83,267 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,334 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
933 miles
Average per year
621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,267 miles
  • 2025 – 82,334 miles
  • 2015 – 81,688 miles
  • 2011 – 79,638 miles
  • 2009 – 78,277 miles
  • 2007 – 77,515 miles
  • 2006 – 74,173 miles
  • 2005 – 70,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,267 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,267 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,267 miles
    Test number
    220737750252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,334 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    977137445809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,688 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    192559743595
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  4. Fail81,679 miles (+2,041)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    220882224699
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass79,638 miles (+4)12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    667110791088
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront inner and outer brake pipes slight corroded
    • NoteRear diff slight seepage of oil

  6. Fail79,634 miles (+1,357)4 failures12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,634 miles
    Test number
    817122681011
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront inner and outer brake pipes slight corroded
    • NoteRear diff slight seepage of oil

  7. Pass78,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    221428819247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,277 miles (+762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    511998719257
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass77,515 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    221994257386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,512 miles (+3,339)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    414721747339
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,173 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    991578346305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,170 miles (+3,688)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    223665546331
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteNail in rear nearside tyre

  13. Pass70,482 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    363999645398
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail70,473 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    932456545348
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K39 MGR

Does K39 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K39 MGR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K39 MGR?
The MOT on K39 MGR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K39 MGR done?
K39 MGR was recorded at 83,267 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 621 miles a year.
Has K39 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K39 MGR has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on K39 MGR 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 K39 MGR find?
K39 MGR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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