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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,940 cc

M482 RCYMOT history

M482 RCY is a red petrol MG RV8 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 19,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
19,550 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M482 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,940 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M482 RCY was last recorded at 19,550 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2009: 2,033 miles, lower than 32,975 miles on 21 Aug 2008.

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
18,986 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,550 miles
  • 2024 – 18,986 miles
  • 2023 – 18,612 miles
  • 2022 – 18,140 miles
  • 2021 – 17,488 miles
  • 2020 – 17,327 miles
  • 2019 – 17,039 miles
  • 2018 – 16,537 miles
  • 2017 – 16,192 miles
  • 2016 – 15,732 miles
  • 2015 – 15,106 miles
  • 2014 – 12,929 miles
  • 2013 – 11,122 miles
  • 2012 – 9,073 miles
  • 2011 – 6,999 miles
  • 2010 – 4,864 miles
  • 2009 – 2,033 miles
  • 2008 – 32,975 miles
  • 2007 – 32,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,550 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,550 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    982727163922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,986 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    18,986 miles
    Test number
    629438766533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,957 miles (+345)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,957 miles
    Test number
    460862084745
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high unable to access adjustment screws (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to access adjustment screws (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Bending when pulled (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaks from top and drips from below (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass18,612 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    170472513570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,140 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    698326814243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,488 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    283248741098
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass17,327 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    378055661571
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass17,039 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    17,039 miles
    Test number
    861102391641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass16,537 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,537 miles
    Test number
    494620941890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,192 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,192 miles
    Test number
    768908242273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,732 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,732 miles
    Test number
    891052853083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,106 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,106 miles
    Test number
    634890419387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,929 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    659424014289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,122 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,122 miles
    Test number
    318186293171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,073 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,073 miles
    Test number
    776655492144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,999 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,999 miles
    Test number
    358053701277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,864 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    4,864 miles
    Test number
    923371800218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,033 miles (-30,942)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,033 miles
    Test number
    221861139221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,975 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,975 miles
    Test number
    614044938209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    724000447297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M482 RCY

Does M482 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M482 RCY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M482 RCY?
The MOT on M482 RCY is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M482 RCY done?
M482 RCY was recorded at 19,550 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
Has M482 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M482 RCY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on M482 RCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M482 RCY find?
M482 RCY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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