MG RV8
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,940 cc
K888 MGRMOT history
K888 MGR is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 94,028 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K888 MGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- RV8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,940 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K888 MGR was last recorded at 94,028 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2008: 5,434 miles, lower than 45,492 miles on 17 Oct 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,015 miles · 25 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,028 miles
- 2023 – 93,777 miles
- 2022 – 93,505 miles
- 2021 – 91,101 miles
- 2020 – 87,838 miles
- 2019 – 86,033 miles
- 2018 – 84,025 miles
- 2017 – 81,389 miles
- 2016 – 78,956 miles
- 2015 – 77,047 miles
- 2014 – 73,964 miles
- 2012 – 70,621 miles
- 2011 – 66,809 miles
- 2009 – 58,873 miles
- 2008 – 5,434 miles
- 2007 – 45,492 miles
- 2006 – 34,545 miles
- 2005 – 26,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,028 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Small cut in lower radiator hoseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bank 2 at front area join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,028 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 94,028 miles
- Test number
- 173855798953
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Small cut in lower radiator hose
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bank 2 at front area join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,015 miles (+238)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,015 miles
- Test number
- 781732579582
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring loom rubbing against steering UJ in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Small cut in lower radiator hose
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bank 2 at front area join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,777 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,777 miles
- Test number
- 537860879225
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))
Fail93,764 miles (+259)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,764 miles
- Test number
- 573071708400
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached OSF drop link upper bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))
Pass93,505 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,505 miles
- Test number
- 514835677543
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass91,101 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,101 miles
- Test number
- 929289102613
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 87,838 miles
- Test number
- 119374032547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,838 miles (+1,805)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,838 miles
- Test number
- 949212756706
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,033 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,033 miles
- Test number
- 663060464322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,030 miles (+2,005)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,030 miles
- Test number
- 428052346785
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Pass84,025 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 84,025 miles
- Test number
- 957829556255
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail84,024 miles (+2,635)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,024 miles
- Test number
- 312251701767
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass81,389 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,389 miles
- Test number
- 624191923977
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,956 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,956 miles
- Test number
- 347862597371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,047 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,047 miles
- Test number
- 418607015035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,964 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 73,964 miles
- Test number
- 816084934054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,960 miles (+3,339)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,960 miles
- Test number
- 716030224098
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,621 miles (+3,812)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,621 miles
- Test number
- 685057822324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,809 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 66,809 miles
- Test number
- 345106021341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,094 miles
- Test number
- 787207501007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,094 miles (+4,221)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,094 miles
- Test number
- 788125201004
- FailureNearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
- FailureOffside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Pass58,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,873 miles
- Test number
- 704947599200
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail58,873 miles (+53,439)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,873 miles
- Test number
- 323065899267
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass5,434 miles6 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 5,434 miles
- Test number
- 162788788287
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
- NoteNearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteOffside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteOffside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
Fail5,434 miles (-40,058)1 failure6 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,434 miles
- Test number
- 424484988232
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
- NoteNearside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteOffside front suspension bumpstop deteriorating
- NoteOffside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorating
Pass45,492 miles (+10,947)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,492 miles
- Test number
- 292310697210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,545 miles (+7,886)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,545 miles
- Test number
- 303823596434
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack
Pass26,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 26,659 miles
- Test number
- 751378505380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,659 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,659 miles
- Test number
- 952514485258
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- 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)
Questions about K888 MGR
- Does K888 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K888 MGR is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K888 MGR?
- The MOT on K888 MGR is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K888 MGR done?
- K888 MGR was recorded at 94,028 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
- Has K888 MGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K888 MGR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on K888 MGR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K888 MGR find?
- K888 MGR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak small cut in lower radiator hose; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank 2 at front area join; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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