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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,946 cc

L20 RVBMOT history

L20 RVB is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 24 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,579 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 RVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 RVB was last recorded at 77,579 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2023: 73,927 miles, lower than 78,663 miles on 6 Aug 2020.

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
75,752 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
1,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,579 miles
  • 2025 – 75,752 miles
  • 2024 – 74,746 miles
  • 2023 – 73,927 miles
  • 2020 – 78,663 miles
  • 2019 – 72,988 miles
  • 2018 – 71,601 miles
  • 2017 – 70,413 miles
  • 2016 – 68,840 miles
  • 2015 – 66,629 miles
  • 2014 – 64,332 miles
  • 2013 – 61,578 miles
  • 2012 – 61,030 miles
  • 2011 – 60,359 miles
  • 2010 – 57,264 miles
  • 2009 – 54,565 miles
  • 2008 – 49,837 miles
  • 2007 – 46,621 miles
  • 2006 – 44,810 miles
  • 2005 – 41,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,579 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,579 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    220497646925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,752 miles (+1,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    959720188830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,746 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    166861642776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,927 miles (-4,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    758961287456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,663 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    240922837731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,988 miles (+1,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    660805909609
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  7. Pass71,601 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,601 miles
    Test number
    171773794598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,413 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    170594490838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,840 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    471166429419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,629 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    703244999238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,518 miles (+2,186)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    179033625264
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass64,332 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    179143014200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,578 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    286671833268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,030 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    777836132268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,359 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    659630031227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,264 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,264 miles
    Test number
    250362930251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,565 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    232088839218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,837 miles (+3,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    581234838275
    • NoteLight corrosion around o/s jacking point
  19. Pass46,621 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    551820547227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,810 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    903147726207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    522025815215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 RVB

Does L20 RVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 RVB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 RVB?
The MOT on L20 RVB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 RVB done?
L20 RVB was recorded at 77,579 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
Has L20 RVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 RVB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on L20 RVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 RVB find?
L20 RVB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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