Comprehensive history including invoices, MOTs, and major parts
Excellent bodywork and interior condition
Newly fitted stainless steel exhaust
The Appeal
Continuing the legacy of the iconic MGB, the MG body shell was returned to production in the early 90s by British Motor Heritage - mostly to serve a blossoming market of MG restorers. However, when Mazda introduced the MX5, Rover took notice - was the market for a good old-fashioned British-style roadster returning? The RV8 was introduced in 1992 to find out.
The vast majority of this speedy, capable V8-powered roadster went to Japan - including this example here. It returned to British shores in 2002 and only has 35,890 miles on the clock from new. Beautifully kept in a marvellous Oxford Blue paintwork, with a smashing cream interior, the car has a timeless elegance all of its own - and captures a particularly eccentric period of 90s design in style.
History and Paperwork
Manufactured in 1994
Originally based in Kyoto
Arrived in the UK in 2002
The DVLA records 5 previous owners
Acquired in June 2022
Indicates 35,890 miles from new, which is backed by the car's history
Vehicle has always been stored indoors
Comprehensive catalogue of previous invoices, MOTs, and major parts included
Valid, advisory-free MOT until May 2024
The Condition
Excellent bodywork with no sign of dents or dings
Presented in Oxford Blue with only minor signs of wear
Sat on original MG-branded wheels
Shod in a full set of Dunlop tyres
Black fabric soft top with no rips or tears
Solid underside with no signs of rot
New stainless steel exhaust fitted in 2022
Interior is finished in a timeless cream upholstery
No rips or tears to the seats, which have only light sag
Dashboard is clean and nicely-presented
Veneers are clean and nicely presented
We've no reports of any technical issues throughout
The Mechanics
3,940 cc Rover V8 powerplant
5-speed manual transmission
Since 2011 the car has been treated to:
New clutch slave and master cylinder
New rocker cover gasket
New sump gasket
New manifold gaskets
Rear wheel cylinders
Track rod ends
New coil
New fuel pump
Steering rack gaiters
New hoses
New clutch
New heater matrix
Stainless steel exhaust
From this point on, the car has covered less than 16,000 miles - so much of this is practically new
The vendor notes that the car is driving perfectly with no issues
We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
