Rover logo

Rover MGRV8

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,940 cc

L25 MGRMOT history

L25 MGR is a green petrol Rover MGRV8 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 19,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
19,717 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L25 MGR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L25 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
MGRV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,940 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 MGR was last recorded at 19,717 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
17,258 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,459 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,717 miles
  • 2025 – 17,258 miles
  • 2024 – 15,832 miles
  • 2023 – 13,566 miles
  • 2022 – 12,911 miles
  • 2021 – 10,365 miles
  • 2020 – 9,510 miles
  • 2019 – 9,219 miles
  • 2018 – 6,692 miles
  • 2017 – 5,956 miles
  • 2016 – 4,136 miles
  • 2015 – 2,862 miles
  • 2014 – 2,753 miles
  • 2013 – 2,163 miles
  • 2012 – 1,403 miles
  • 2011 – 990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,717 miles (+2,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    19,717 miles
    Test number
    933754787900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass17,258 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    877284738093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass15,832 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    15,832 miles
    Test number
    386429698500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,566 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    13,566 miles
    Test number
    374527900548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,911 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    12,911 miles
    Test number
    230068415135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,365 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    10,365 miles
    Test number
    276143159781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass9,510 miles (+291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    9,510 miles
    Test number
    837171537556
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass9,219 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    9,219 miles
    Test number
    312497435460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,692 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    6,692 miles
    Test number
    740564023852
    • AdvisoryLight oil leak at engine.
    • AdvisoryLight oil leak at rear differential.

  10. Pass5,956 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    5,956 miles
    Test number
    998801715802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,136 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    4,136 miles
    Test number
    540811355390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass2,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    2,862 miles
    Test number
    586616055132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail2,862 miles (+109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,862 miles
    Test number
    847616355133
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass2,753 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    2,753 miles
    Test number
    838376364279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,163 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    2,163 miles
    Test number
    579317963275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,403 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    1,403 miles
    Test number
    768971272298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass990 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    990 miles
    Test number
    909022271297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,499 km3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,499 km
    Test number
    300967950285
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension bump stops worn
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteWiper clearance only adequate

  19. Fail50,499 km1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,499 km
    Test number
    800777550294
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension bump stops worn
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteWiper clearance only adequate

Questions about L25 MGR

Does L25 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 MGR is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 MGR?
The MOT on L25 MGR is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 MGR done?
L25 MGR was recorded at 19,717 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has L25 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 MGR has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on L25 MGR 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 MGR find?
L25 MGR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Related registrations

Browse all L25M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.