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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,900 cc

RVB 21MOT history

RVB 21 is a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 23 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 33,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,270 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RVB 21
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RVB 21 was last recorded at 33,270 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,066 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,270 miles
  • 2025 – 33,066 miles
  • 2024 – 32,080 miles
  • 2023 – 31,923 miles
  • 2022 – 30,861 miles
  • 2021 – 30,571 miles
  • 2019 – 29,802 miles
  • 2018 – 29,542 miles
  • 2017 – 28,977 miles
  • 2016 – 28,220 miles
  • 2015 – 27,985 miles
  • 2014 – 27,454 miles
  • 2013 – 26,851 miles
  • 2012 – 26,566 miles
  • 2011 – 25,897 miles
  • 2010 – 25,158 miles
  • 2008 – 24,180 miles
  • 2007 – 23,916 miles
  • 2006 – 23,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,270 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,270 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,270 miles
    Test number
    563802532017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,066 miles (+986)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    541400730972
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,080 miles (+157)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    272906874263
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,923 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    182808086483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,861 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,861 miles
    Test number
    897914350194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,571 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    903428250933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,802 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,802 miles
    Test number
    829206981265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,542 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,542 miles
    Test number
    975210957759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,977 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,977 miles
    Test number
    459877585334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,220 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    648614069824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,985 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,985 miles
    Test number
    816301465150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass27,454 miles (+603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    355406534184
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber splitting

  13. Pass26,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    956370823108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,851 miles (+285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    927770623133
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass26,566 miles (+669)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,566 miles
    Test number
    965395242133
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass25,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    239425691069
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Fail25,897 miles (+739)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    509055591081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass25,158 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,158 miles
    Test number
    341361490009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,180 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,180 miles
    Test number
    300195058197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,916 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    943948957190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,156 miles
    Test number
    183725076001
    • NoteOil leak on engine

Questions about RVB 21

What vehicle is registration RVB 21 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RVB 21 on a green petrol MG RV8 first used on 23 Oct 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RVB 21 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RVB 21 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RVB 21?
The MOT on RVB 21 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RVB 21 done?
RVB 21 was recorded at 33,270 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 497 miles a year.
Has RVB 21 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RVB 21 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on RVB 21 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 RVB 21 find?
RVB 21 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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