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MG RV8

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,940 cc

M290 UTFMOT history

M290 UTF is a blue petrol MG RV8 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 23,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
23,712 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M290 UTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,940 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M290 UTF was last recorded at 23,712 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2011: 1,687 miles, lower than 13,615 miles on 28 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,319 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
1,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,712 miles
  • 2024 – 23,319 miles
  • 2023 – 22,534 miles
  • 2022 – 22,256 miles
  • 2021 – 21,141 miles
  • 2020 – 20,740 miles
  • 2019 – 20,218 miles
  • 2018 – 18,179 miles
  • 2017 – 16,648 miles
  • 2016 – 14,748 miles
  • 2015 – 12,679 miles
  • 2014 – 10,423 miles
  • 2013 – 6,500 miles
  • 2012 – 3,989 miles
  • 2011 – 1,687 miles
  • 2010 – 13,615 miles
  • 2009 – 9,854 miles
  • 2008 – 5,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,712 miles
  • AdvisorySill covers obscuring view of sills

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Leak from rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,712 miles (+393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    23,712 miles
    Test number
    356317263549
    • AdvisorySill covers obscuring view of sills

  2. Pass23,319 miles (+785)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    343695918972
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass22,534 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    977363380154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    652172109711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail22,256 miles (+1,115)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    619683190425
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass21,141 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,141 miles
    Test number
    138564972140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,740 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    626041483006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,218 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    353324668756
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak from rear differential

  9. Fail19,567 miles (+1,388)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,567 miles
    Test number
    778978603672
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass18,179 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    365667633216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,648 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,648 miles
    Test number
    223572787539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,748 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,748 miles
    Test number
    465024632781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass12,679 miles (+2,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,679 miles
    Test number
    598880765138
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber split

  14. Pass10,423 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,423 miles
    Test number
    105087954128
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail10,423 miles (+3,923)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,423 miles
    Test number
    569237954101
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass6,500 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,500 miles
    Test number
    779796533150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,989 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    3,989 miles
    Test number
    789373752126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1,687 miles (-11,928)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    1,687 miles
    Test number
    776191361195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,615 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    233198240172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,854 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,854 miles
    Test number
    280216059160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,799 miles
    Test number
    570014868144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail5,799 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,799 km
    Test number
    264231268107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about M290 UTF

Does M290 UTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M290 UTF expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M290 UTF?
The MOT on M290 UTF expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M290 UTF done?
M290 UTF was recorded at 23,712 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 1,054 miles a year.
Has M290 UTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M290 UTF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M290 UTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M290 UTF find?
M290 UTF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: sill covers obscuring view of sills.

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