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M28 CDM

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,586 mi
Last recorded7,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 CDM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 7,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 7,209 miles

Offside Front Steering Rack Retaining Device / Bush Has Slight Play

Pass 24 Apr 2024 5,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 5,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 5,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 4,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 4,476 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 4,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 3,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 3,339 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bump stops deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2015 3,339 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bump stops deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 2,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 1,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,418 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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M28 CDM is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M28 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 M28 CDM registered?

M28 CDM is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M28 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 CDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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