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Grey · Petrol · 1976 · 3,946 cc

VMO 374MOT history

VMO 374 is a grey petrol MG RV8 first used on 1 Aug 1976. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
60,283 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMO 374
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
RV8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
1 Aug 1976
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMO 374 was last recorded at 60,283 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 5,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,827 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,456 miles
Average per year
2,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,283 miles
  • 2022 – 54,827 miles
  • 2021 – 48,948 miles
  • 2020 – 45,214 miles
  • 2019 – 41,442 miles
  • 2018 – 32,722 miles
  • 2017 – 26,626 miles
  • 2016 – 23,390 miles
  • 2015 – 23,046 miles
  • 2014 – 22,088 miles
  • 2013 – 21,535 miles
  • 2011 – 21,354 miles
  • 2010 – 20,216 miles
  • 2009 – 19,509 miles
  • 2008 – 18,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,283 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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,283 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    534943678289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,827 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    156398375005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    768733675396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,948 miles (+3,734)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    400311475454
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,214 miles (+3,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    636822175163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass41,442 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    162167965562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,722 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    650095143238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,626 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    284264651291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,440 miles (+3,050)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    778232042182
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  10. Pass23,390 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,390 miles
    Test number
    481836635415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,388 miles (+342)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    951486885019
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass23,046 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,046 miles
    Test number
    518368093984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,044 miles (+956)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    530602134921
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass22,088 miles (+553)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,088 miles
    Test number
    446832654321
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail21,535 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    199017643275
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass21,535 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    258797243245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,354 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    705587761192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,347 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    246026561176
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass20,216 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,216 miles
    Test number
    391663950123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,509 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,509 miles
    Test number
    534953369191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,494 miles (+955)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    552550369194
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass18,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,539 miles
    Test number
    773671478198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,531 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    181161178127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Questions about VMO 374

What vehicle is registration VMO 374 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMO 374 on a grey petrol MG RV8 first used on 1 Aug 1976. 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 VMO 374 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VMO 374 expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VMO 374?
The MOT on VMO 374 expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VMO 374 done?
VMO 374 was recorded at 60,283 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 2,750 miles a year.
Has VMO 374 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMO 374 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on VMO 374 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 VMO 374 find?
VMO 374 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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