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M120 CDM

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,757 mi
Last recorded10,757 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 CDM
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 10,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 8,933 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 7,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 7,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 7,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 7,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 6,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 5,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 5,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,642 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 4,642 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,379 miles

oil leak from engine sump

oil leak from gearbox

rear axle(nearside)leaking oil

Pass 11 Sep 2010 3,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak from nearside rear brake drum

uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2009 329 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 250 miles

nearside rear backplate contaminated .

Pass 6 May 2008 4,960 miles

Exhaust center hanger perished.

N/s/r brake back-plate damp with fluid.

Pass 8 May 2007 6,908 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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M120 CDM is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M120 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 M120 CDM registered?

M120 CDM is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M120 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M120 CDM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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