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M108 CDM

1994 MG RV8

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

11,550 mi
Last recorded11,550 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 CDM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 11,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 11,550 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 11,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 11,132 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 10,485 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Radiator loose

Steering lock loose

Pass 16 May 2022 10,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 10,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 9,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,870 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,830 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,539 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 4,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 1,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 68,552 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M108 CDM is a 1994 MG RV8 in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 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 M108 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 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M108 CDM registered?

M108 CDM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M108 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M108 CDM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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