MG RV8
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,946 cc
L20 MGBMOT history
L20 MGB is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 8,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 8,251 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 MGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- RV8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,946 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 5 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 MGB was last recorded at 8,251 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jan 2022: 2,208 miles, lower than 100,779 miles on 8 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 6,687 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 8,251 miles
- 2025 – 6,687 miles
- 2024 – 4,983 miles
- 2023 – 3,068 miles
- 2022 – 2,208 miles
- 2021 – 100,779 miles
- 2019 – 100,314 miles
- 2018 – 98,906 miles
- 2017 – 97,300 miles
- 2016 – 95,167 miles
- 2015 – 94,601 miles
- 2014 – 94,111 miles
- 2013 – 92,447 miles
- 2012 – 91,131 miles
- 2011 – 89,889 miles
- 2010 – 88,260 miles
- 2009 – 86,598 miles
- 2008 – 85,670 miles
- 2007 – 84,878 miles
- 2006 – 84,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 8,251 miles
- Test number
- 423568783626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,251 miles (+1,564)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,251 miles
- Test number
- 230934805570
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass6,687 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 6,687 miles
- Test number
- 652173700090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,983 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 4,983 miles
- Test number
- 495679613211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,068 miles (+860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 3,068 miles
- Test number
- 828549834805
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass2,208 miles (-98,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 2,208 miles
- Test number
- 863256127682
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,779 miles (+465)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,779 miles
- Test number
- 744693830488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,314 miles (+1,408)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,314 miles
- Test number
- 156989295499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,906 miles (+1,606)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,906 miles
- Test number
- 234188898292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,300 miles (+2,133)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,300 miles
- Test number
- 377881209447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 95,167 miles
- Test number
- 886526943005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,167 miles (+566)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,167 miles
- Test number
- 834402320712
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass94,601 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,601 miles
- Test number
- 680352908261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,111 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,111 miles
- Test number
- 397714774296
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,447 miles (+1,316)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 92,447 miles
- Test number
- 398486873266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 91,131 miles
- Test number
- 375322582405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,131 miles (+1,242)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,131 miles
- Test number
- 529472582280
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass89,889 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,889 miles
- Test number
- 809737061245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,260 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 88,260 miles
- Test number
- 774876160293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,377 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 87,377 miles
- Test number
- 432620090075
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront suspension bump stops deteriated
Fail87,377 miles (+779)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,377 miles
- Test number
- 592730090009
- FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront suspension bump stops deteriated
Pass86,598 miles (+928)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 86,598 miles
- Test number
- 322062059401
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront anti roll bar bushes are worn
- NoteStone chip o/s head light
Pass85,670 miles (+792)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,670 miles
- Test number
- 672717068233
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoot struts faulty
- NoteFront anti roll bar bushes are worn
- NoteStone chip o/s head light
Pass84,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 84,878 miles
- Test number
- 934249467266
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Fail84,878 miles (+510)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,878 miles
- Test number
- 144159667250
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in n/s + o/s front anti roll bar bushes
Pass84,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 84,368 miles
- Test number
- 274144846226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 MGB
- Does L20 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MGB is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 MGB?
- The MOT on L20 MGB is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 MGB done?
- L20 MGB was recorded at 8,251 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has L20 MGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 MGB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 MGB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 MGB find?
- L20 MGB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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