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MG RV8

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,950 cc

L40 RVBMOT history

L40 RVB is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 11,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
11,177 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RVB was last recorded at 11,177 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,225 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,177 miles
  • 2025 – 10,225 miles
  • 2024 – 8,395 miles
  • 2023 – 7,850 miles
  • 2022 – 6,847 miles
  • 2021 – 5,883 miles
  • 2020 – 5,667 miles
  • 2018 – 5,651 miles
  • 2017 – 4,874 miles
  • 2016 – 4,513 miles
  • 2005 – 24,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,177 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,177 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    11,177 miles
    Test number
    937466953310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,225 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    10,225 miles
    Test number
    728112503049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,461 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    9,461 miles
    Test number
    296680194351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass8,395 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    8,395 miles
    Test number
    755625727260
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass7,850 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    7,850 miles
    Test number
    185991752890
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass6,847 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    6,847 miles
    Test number
    813969738361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,883 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    5,883 miles
    Test number
    934711236235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,667 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    5,667 miles
    Test number
    366958161904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass5,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    5,651 miles
    Test number
    640583514248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail5,651 miles (+777)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,651 miles
    Test number
    571865111043
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass4,874 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    4,874 miles
    Test number
    142431447916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,513 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    4,513 miles
    Test number
    726594959260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail4,511 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,511 miles
    Test number
    359018507400
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass27,171 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,171 km
    Test number
    742688286182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,476 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    334517885169
    • NoteMisfire from engine poss. nearside bank.
    • NoteNearside catalytic convertor gettinge very hot poss. due to misfire

Questions about L40 RVB

Does L40 RVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RVB is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RVB?
The MOT on L40 RVB is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RVB done?
L40 RVB was recorded at 11,177 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026.
Has L40 RVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RVB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 RVB 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 L40 RVB find?
L40 RVB passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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