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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc

P181 RSGMOT history

P181 RSG is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 16 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

P181 RSG blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,115 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 RSG was last recorded at 56,115 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,861 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,254 miles
Average per year
1,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,115 miles
  • 2025 – 49,861 miles
  • 2024 – 47,849 miles
  • 2023 – 46,412 miles
  • 2022 – 46,280 miles
  • 2021 – 43,882 miles
  • 2020 – 42,064 miles
  • 2019 – 40,843 miles
  • 2018 – 39,847 miles
  • 2017 – 38,638 miles
  • 2016 – 36,180 miles
  • 2015 – 35,290 miles
  • 2014 – 34,679 miles
  • 2013 – 34,232 miles
  • 2012 – 33,875 miles
  • 2011 – 33,638 miles
  • 2010 – 32,793 miles
  • 2009 – 31,265 miles
  • 2008 – 30,323 miles
  • 2007 – 28,854 miles
  • 2006 – 26,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,115 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    179409841654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,861 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    816587488063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,824 miles (+1,975)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    429911003450
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,849 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    847842465563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,412 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    693454046247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront/rear suspension in a rusted condition

  6. Pass46,280 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,280 miles
    Test number
    473015062127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,882 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    840248039130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,064 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    162687467780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,843 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    962144966463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,847 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    187884272511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,638 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    870355040868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,180 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    896830177278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,290 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    345289035193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,679 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,679 miles
    Test number
    826777724101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,232 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    298707223192
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass34,232 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    547497023160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,875 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    208128732139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,638 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    816780231196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,793 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    122257420131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,265 miles (+942)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,265 miles
    Test number
    121524429196
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront windscreen has small stone chip marks

  21. Pass30,323 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    152188628119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,854 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    394960427101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,598 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    720258826123
    • NoteCentre pipe on exhaust system is very rusty.

Questions about P181 RSG

Does P181 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 RSG is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 RSG?
The MOT on P181 RSG is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 RSG done?
P181 RSG was recorded at 56,115 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,499 miles a year.
Has P181 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 RSG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on P181 RSG 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 P181 RSG find?
P181 RSG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perishing on the inner side wall.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perishing on the inner side wall..

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