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MG RV8

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,900 cc

L61 BEAMOT history

L61 BEA is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 6 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,303 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 BEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 BEA was last recorded at 80,303 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,609 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,303 miles
  • 2025 – 79,609 miles
  • 2024 – 78,870 miles
  • 2023 – 77,736 miles
  • 2022 – 77,534 miles
  • 2021 – 77,062 miles
  • 2020 – 76,633 miles
  • 2019 – 75,922 miles
  • 2018 – 75,552 miles
  • 2017 – 75,119 miles
  • 2016 – 74,413 miles
  • 2015 – 73,883 miles
  • 2014 – 73,198 miles
  • 2013 – 72,324 miles
  • 2012 – 71,673 miles
  • 2011 – 70,371 miles
  • 2010 – 69,568 miles
  • 2009 – 68,929 miles
  • 2008 – 68,078 miles
  • 2007 – 67,198 miles
  • 2006 – 65,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,303 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,303 miles
    Test number
    431475528681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,609 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    860958923970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    567088816001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,870 miles (+1,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    890626477285
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,736 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    205551070584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight lift in rack bar
  6. Pass77,534 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    222800251905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,062 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    209566855361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,633 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    498144871590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,922 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    567051008875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,552 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    995877582774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,119 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    776310246475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,413 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    781502311408
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends
  13. Pass73,883 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    657624025078
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass73,198 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    427511314011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,324 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    657515603028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,673 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    757727702017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,371 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    278578001053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,568 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    942076410047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass68,929 miles (+851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    121700919011
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  20. Pass68,078 miles (+880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    404942718070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  21. Pass67,198 miles (+1,908)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    572596407085
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perished
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack
  22. Pass65,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,290 miles
    Test number
    353937526076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 BEA

Does L61 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 BEA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L61 BEA?
The MOT on L61 BEA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 BEA done?
L61 BEA was recorded at 80,303 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 725 miles a year.
Has L61 BEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 BEA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L61 BEA 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 L61 BEA find?
L61 BEA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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