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M109 CDM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 CDM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,290 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,454 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 84,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,905 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,668 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,336 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,709 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,643 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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M109 CDM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M109 CDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M109 CDM registered?

M109 CDM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M109 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M109 CDM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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