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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,493 cc

R71 RSBMOT history

R71 RSB is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

R71 RSB silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
34,077 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 RSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 RSB was last recorded at 34,077 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,050 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,077 miles
  • 2023 – 34,050 miles
  • 2022 – 33,442 miles
  • 2021 – 33,036 miles
  • 2020 – 32,814 miles
  • 2019 – 32,533 miles
  • 2018 – 31,992 miles
  • 2017 – 31,317 miles
  • 2016 – 30,706 miles
  • 2015 – 29,635 miles
  • 2014 – 28,956 miles
  • 2013 – 28,048 miles
  • 2012 – 27,332 miles
  • 2011 – 26,486 miles
  • 2010 – 25,789 miles
  • 2009 – 25,002 miles
  • 2008 – 24,306 miles
  • 2007 – 23,518 miles
  • 2006 – 22,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,077 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,077 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    911376841639
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  2. Pass34,050 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    579613570061
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass33,442 miles (+406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    429065314927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to osf jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass33,036 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    682023123625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,018 miles (+204)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    206565737544
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass32,814 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    741810018967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass32,533 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    262764185827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,992 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    389679866835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    713679695937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail31,317 miles (+611)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    569640224130
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass30,706 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    801556371149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,703 miles (+1,068)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,703 miles
    Test number
    761930816368
    • FailureEmissions not tested probe not recognising exhaust gases due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass29,635 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    426405595110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,956 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    876939894124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,048 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    687876193142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,332 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,332 miles
    Test number
    766711002273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,486 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,486 miles
    Test number
    739364191144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,481 miles (+692)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    417353891166
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass25,789 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,789 miles
    Test number
    412250400233
    • NoteFront brakes slight bind

  20. Fail25,789 miles (+787)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,789 miles
    Test number
    421200200294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brakes slight bind

  21. Pass25,002 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,002 miles
    Test number
    271028999177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,306 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,306 miles
    Test number
    422260008297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,518 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    593560807250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,188 miles
    Test number
    473801906286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 RSB

Does R71 RSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 RSB expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 RSB?
The MOT on R71 RSB expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 RSB done?
R71 RSB was recorded at 34,077 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 665 miles a year.
Has R71 RSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 RSB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on R71 RSB 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 R71 RSB find?
R71 RSB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody covered in underseal.

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