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MG RV8

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,900 cc

L25 KNVMOT history

L25 KNV is a red petrol MG RV8 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
49,188 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 KNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 KNV was last recorded at 49,188 miles on 14 May 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,160 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,188 miles
  • 2025 – 49,160 miles
  • 2024 – 48,583 miles
  • 2022 – 48,107 miles
  • 2021 – 47,798 miles
  • 2020 – 47,463 miles
  • 2019 – 47,151 miles
  • 2018 – 47,050 miles
  • 2017 – 47,041 miles
  • 2016 – 46,401 miles
  • 2015 – 45,897 miles
  • 2014 – 44,367 miles
  • 2013 – 43,385 miles
  • 2012 – 40,812 miles
  • 2010 – 39,231 miles
  • 2009 – 36,632 miles
  • 2008 – 34,251 miles
  • 2007 – 32,095 miles
  • 2006 – 29,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front tyres starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front wipers smear screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rattle on exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,188 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    924792554711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass49,160 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    113284752377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,583 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,583 miles
    Test number
    323680017974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,107 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    243110920439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,798 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    681651715909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,463 miles (+312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,463 miles
    Test number
    239019355627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder car is covered in under seal.

  7. Pass47,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    648217217062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,151 miles (+101)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    386588079099
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass47,050 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    313120969334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    647878704977
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends.

  11. Fail47,041 miles (+640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    987855455109
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends.

  12. Pass46,401 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    447206110467
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear screen
    • AdvisoryRattle on exhaust

  13. Fail46,399 miles (+502)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    475350976415
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear screen
    • AdvisoryRattle on exhaust

  14. Pass45,897 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    916700775006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,367 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    487475484038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,385 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,385 miles
    Test number
    659361653077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,812 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    648918062077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,231 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,231 miles
    Test number
    151060060245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,632 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    772310969239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,251 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    702244658239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    113281567277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,095 miles (+2,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    301881967205
    • Repaired at testSteering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

  23. Pass29,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    883024066227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,850 miles (+168)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    801142266268
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteClutch return spring broken
    • NoteSump seal leaking

  25. Pass29,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    784990156115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 KNV

Does L25 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KNV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 KNV?
The MOT on L25 KNV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 KNV done?
L25 KNV was recorded at 49,188 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 977 miles a year.
Has L25 KNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 KNV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L25 KNV 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 L25 KNV find?
L25 KNV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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