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MG RV8

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,900 cc

L96 ADXMOT history

L96 ADX is a blue petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,495 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 ADX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 ADX was last recorded at 59,495 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,331 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,495 miles
  • 2025 – 59,331 miles
  • 2024 – 59,021 miles
  • 2023 – 58,971 miles
  • 2022 – 58,539 miles
  • 2021 – 58,519 miles
  • 2019 – 57,197 miles
  • 2018 – 55,792 miles
  • 2017 – 55,001 miles
  • 2016 – 54,094 miles
  • 2015 – 51,509 miles
  • 2014 – 49,922 miles
  • 2012 – 47,503 miles
  • 2011 – 45,962 miles
  • 2010 – 41,301 miles
  • 2009 – 39,499 miles
  • 2008 – 36,952 miles
  • 2007 – 36,108 miles
  • 2006 – 34,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,495 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,495 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    856314763384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,331 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    251035998213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,021 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    538991610028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,971 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    446170412700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,539 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    900950859788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail58,536 miles (+17)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    255389905699
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,519 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    807152189056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    900751616278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,197 miles (+1,405)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    427853294350
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass55,792 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    898051550315
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass55,001 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    350298487244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,094 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    533154581311
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint has slight movement
  13. Pass51,509 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    119582945110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,922 miles (+2,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    416684694055
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass47,503 miles (+1,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    369569172495
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass45,962 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    608495881292
    • NoteOffside inner track end has slight play
  17. Fail45,905 miles (+4,604)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    905189971281
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside inner track end has slight play
  18. Pass41,301 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    380247940171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,499 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    973933639109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,952 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    690077128189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,108 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    142424247125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    382322436106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about L96 ADX

Does L96 ADX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 ADX is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L96 ADX?
The MOT on L96 ADX is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 ADX done?
L96 ADX was recorded at 59,495 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has L96 ADX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 ADX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L96 ADX 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 L96 ADX find?
L96 ADX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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