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MG RV8

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,500 cc

L4 MGRMOT history

L4 MGR is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,816 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MGR was last recorded at 74,816 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,654 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,816 miles
  • 2025 – 73,654 miles
  • 2024 – 71,997 miles
  • 2022 – 71,970 miles
  • 2020 – 71,954 miles
  • 2019 – 71,872 miles
  • 2017 – 71,745 miles
  • 2016 – 71,148 miles
  • 2015 – 70,234 miles
  • 2014 – 69,499 miles
  • 2013 – 68,229 miles
  • 2012 – 66,628 miles
  • 2011 – 65,117 miles
  • 2010 – 64,332 miles
  • 2009 – 64,272 miles
  • 2006 – 63,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,816 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine,transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,816 miles (+1,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    160835099393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine,transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass73,654 miles (+1,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    139894152107
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

  3. Pass71,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,997 miles
    Test number
    350317835881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,997 miles (+27)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,997 miles
    Test number
    278570329494
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass71,970 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    874910660027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,954 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    228789177863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,944 miles (+72)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    272485010797
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass71,872 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,872 miles
    Test number
    324835038222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,856 miles (+111)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,856 miles
    Test number
    148114067055
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,745 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    834653063143
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass71,148 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    342152186521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,234 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    559630305116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,499 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    315946364058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,229 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    248598253006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,628 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    538198762032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass66,625 miles (+1,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    156675262482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Pass65,117 miles (+785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    285109801116
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

  18. Pass64,332 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    482210420160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,272 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    790537559006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,837 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    313250126490
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdv o/s rear tyre cracked in side wall

Questions about L4 MGR

Does L4 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MGR is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MGR?
The MOT on L4 MGR is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 MGR done?
L4 MGR was recorded at 74,816 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 560 miles a year.
Has L4 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MGR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 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 L4 MGR find?
L4 MGR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine,transmission and diff; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust mounting defective.

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