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Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,946 cc

M396 RCYMOT history

M396 RCY is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 1 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 5,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,825 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M396 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M396 RCY was last recorded at 5,825 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2020: 380 miles, lower than 25,261 miles on 10 Jan 2007.

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
3,234 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,825 miles
  • 2025 – 3,234 miles
  • 2024 – 579 miles
  • 2020 – 380 miles
  • 2007 – 25,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,825 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

6 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,825 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,825 miles
    Test number
    955623804422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass3,234 miles (+2,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    3,234 miles
    Test number
    628856607187
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass579 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    579 miles
    Test number
    959191959896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass380 miles (-24,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    380 miles
    Test number
    331316736504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,261 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    571460717099
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  6. Fail25,253 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    233062407098
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about M396 RCY

Does M396 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M396 RCY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M396 RCY?
The MOT on M396 RCY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M396 RCY done?
M396 RCY was recorded at 5,825 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
Has M396 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M396 RCY has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2007.
Has the mileage on M396 RCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M396 RCY find?
M396 RCY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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