1998 MG RV8
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Highlights
- Well maintained with recent service work
- Long MOT to April 2025
- One of the last MG RV8s built
- Popular Woodcote Green paintwork
- Great example of these burbling roadsters
- EZ electric power steering fitted
The Appeal
A decade after the MGB disappeared from showrooms, MG gave buyers what they wanted: a factory roadster with the rumbling Rover V8. But there was more: the RV8 improved on the original in many other ways, from the luxury leather and wood-trimmed interior to the pumped-up aesthetics.
This Woodcote Green RV8 was one of the last built in 1998. With good history - including few miles since a service and new Gaz shock absorbers were fitted - it reaches the buyer with the reassurance of a long MOT.
The RV8 is both relaxing cruiser and 190bhp sports car. This one looks very tidy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK 1st August 1998
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since 1st June 2022
- Good history file including invoices, MOTs and workshop CD
- New battery fitted in May 2022
- 2 set of keys
- Serviced at 83,995 miles including oil and air filter
- Gearbox and axle oil also checked at the same time
- Gaz shock absorbers fitted during service work
- 69th from last car built
- MOT to 9th April 2025 with 84,571 miles showing on test and one advisory
- Photographed with black on silver show plates
- The car was owned for a number of years by the Owner of the Rolls Royce dealership in Cardiff
- Buyers should note that these plates are not road legal on a car built after 1st January 1980
The Condition
- Popular Woodcote Green metallic paintwork in good order
- There are some minor signs of age and use to note in photographs
- Black fabric hood which was replaced in 2009 and in good condition with clear screen
- Windscreen surround has also been refreshed
- EZ electric power steering fitted
- Underside in good order with no advisories on recent MOT
- Well presented lattice 15in alloy wheels shod with quality Firestone tyres
- Tonneau and hood cover included
- Spare tyre with jack and tool kit
- Cream leather interior in good order showing only light wear
- Factory veneers to dashboard and doors showing light cracks to dash
- Fitted with a/c but the pump has been removed but is with car
- Kenwood stereo fitted
The Mechanics
- 3,947cc Rover V8 engine developing 187bhp
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Serviced less than 1,000 miles ago
- New Gax shock absorbers fitted less than 1,000 miles ago
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1998
- Make MG
- Model RV8
- Colour Green
- Odometer 84,562 Miles
- Engine size 3947
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Cookham Dean
- Location Berkshire
- Country United Kingdom
12
bids
from 7
bidders
- Griff66 £12,000 29/04/24
- Famek £11,000 28/04/24
- sean-no•••• £10,500 27/04/24
- Gary Fu•••• £9,450 27/04/24
- felicit•••• £8,500 26/04/24
- Zea £8,000 26/04/24
- Griff66 £6,500 26/04/24
- Zea £6,000 25/04/24
- Famek £3,500 25/04/24
- FSM243 £3,330 24/04/24
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