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MG RV8

Gold · Petrol · 1994 · 3,900 cc

L21 LFAMOT history

L21 LFA is a gold petrol MG RV8 first used on 29 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 58,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,222 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LFA was last recorded at 58,222 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,936 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
1,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,222 miles
  • 2025 – 57,936 miles
  • 2024 – 57,387 miles
  • 2023 – 56,830 miles
  • 2022 – 55,814 miles
  • 2021 – 55,282 miles
  • 2020 – 54,927 miles
  • 2019 – 53,517 miles
  • 2018 – 52,510 miles
  • 2017 – 50,301 miles
  • 2016 – 48,280 miles
  • 2015 – 46,493 miles
  • 2014 – 44,459 miles
  • 2013 – 42,858 miles
  • 2012 – 40,378 miles
  • 2011 – 38,070 miles
  • 2010 – 35,861 miles
  • 2009 – 33,602 miles
  • 2008 – 30,252 miles
  • 2007 – 27,755 miles
  • 2006 – 26,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,222 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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,222 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    136193451997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,936 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    597563619197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,387 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    949841410341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,830 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    969339005875
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,814 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    773232113403
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,813 miles (+531)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    277226724742
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,282 miles (+355)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    948051462739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass54,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    254289978446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,927 miles (+1,410)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    396613659426
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass53,517 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    813146112469
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,510 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    125624114930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,442 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    713200392155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass50,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    325908380484
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pump support bracket corroded

  14. Fail50,301 miles (+2,021)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    221902431244
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pump support bracket corroded

  15. Pass48,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    809696806174
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack offside

  16. Fail48,280 miles (+1,787)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    415065530489
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack offside

  17. Pass46,493 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    987449475052
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator and fan insecure

  18. Fail46,493 miles (+2,034)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    415588675027
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyresperished and cracked and in genral poor condition
    • NoteRadiator and fan insecure

  19. Pass44,459 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    839359174098
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyres perished and cracked on side walls and tread

  20. Fail44,459 miles (+1,601)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    928199364061
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyres perished and cracked on side walls and tread

  21. Pass42,858 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,858 miles
    Test number
    146955263016
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail42,855 miles (+2,477)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    557036953074
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass40,378 miles (+2,308)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    765707062008
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAlternator drive belt loose

  24. Pass38,070 miles (+2,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    336674881059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Pass35,861 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    102269390037
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBelt squeal
    • NoteBrake pads look low

  26. Fail35,861 miles (+2,259)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    841571890038
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBelt squeal
    • NoteBrake pads look low

  27. Pass33,602 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    872962819123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,592 miles (+3,340)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    410044609150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  29. Pass30,252 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    753792758036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,755 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,755 miles
    Test number
    941862607166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    440918606109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 LFA

Does L21 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LFA is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LFA?
The MOT on L21 LFA is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LFA done?
L21 LFA was recorded at 58,222 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
Has L21 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LFA has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 LFA 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 L21 LFA find?
L21 LFA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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