Highlights
- Documented 55,203 miles from new
- UK registered since 2001 and only owned by MGOC members
- Popular Woodcote Green with Stone Beige leather
- Meticulously detailed history file covering time in UK to 2025
- Recently fitted with a new fuel tank, pump, battery and steering rack
- MOT valid until May 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
We’re not sure we’ve seen an MGRV8 hit the market in a long while with quite as meticulous a maintenance history as this one. The car was one of the earliest Japanese-market returnees, arriving back here in 2001, since when it has only been owned by MGOC members. They have maintained the car to a very high level, the work covering several intricately detailed A4 pages from 2001 to 2025.
As you might suspect from that introduction, this car, finished in Woodcote Green with Stone Beige interior, is in very good order. It has covered a documented 55,203 miles from new and has been with the current enthusiast keeper since 2018.
Recent work includes a new fuel tank, pump, battery and steering rack. You can survey the other work in the photos - we recommend preparing a brew and settling in.
Naturally, the car comes to market with a lengthy, advisory-free MOT to May 2026. Although with all that history, perhaps that reassurance is mere icing on the cake.
The RV8 is one of MG’s rarest and most rewarding models. This looks like a really good example. The appropriate private plate is included.
History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in June 1994
- First registered in Japan in 1994
- First UK registered in May 2001 by Cleveland Garage
- Five previous keepers
- Current keeper since 2018
- Vendor states that all UK keepers have been MGOC members
- All original with full history details from day 1 we are told
- All past MOT certificates confirming mileage
- MOT valid until 10th May 2026 with no advisories
- Two sets of keys with immobiliser
- MG RV8 workshop manual, parts list and handbook
- All history and invoices available says vendor
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- BMIHT certificate
- Speedometer changed from kph to mph in 2001 as explained below
- Stored in a dry garage on a trickle charger by current keeper
- Factory handbooks and other booklets as shown
- Japanese service book included
- Detailed records of maintenance since 2001 shown in photos
- Private plate included
Highlights from recent maintenance:
- New alternator January 2005
- Private plate bought by Dr Houghton May 2007
- Clive Wheatley service kit and parts June 2009
- Clive Wheatley windscreen frame and set of spax adjustable shocks fitted Aug 2016
- New tyres at 26,766 miles
- Clive Wheatley Clutch Kit arm and slave cylinder: new arm required replacing clutch
- assembly with an uprated arm. I have the old clutch and pressure plate Oct 2017
- Steering gaiter kit and rear shoes, March 2018
- Clive Wheatley service kit and filters March 2019
- Wheels refurbished June 2019
- Clive Wheatley exchange steering rack fitted by Classic MG Services Ltd May 2023
- New fuel tank filters and pumps 2024
- New battery 2025
Mileage explanation by seller:
- The car covered 40,641km in Japan (25,253 miles)
- Odometer replaced in 2001
- Odometer now showing 29,950 miles
- Total 55,203 miles
The Condition
- Woodcote Green paintwork in good overall condition
- Bodywork presents well in photos as shown
- Underside also well kept with no structural advisories on MOT
- Refurbished lattice-style alloys with bolted rims present well as shown
- Matching Falken tyres fitted all round
- Stone Beige Connolly leather luxury interior with burr elm wood veneers
- Interior presents very well for age with few indications of use as shown
- Carpets in good condition with fitted protective over mats
- Wood veneers appear in smart condition
- Green fabric hood in good condition with clear panels
- All chrome fittings in good condition
- Half and full tonneau complete with wind deflector
- Stereo radio/DVD (original also supplied)
- Carpeted boot area with full-size spare
- Battery trickle charger fitted
- New gear knob and gaiter fitted
The Mechanics
- 3,940cc V8 engine producing 185bhp
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Documented low mileage as detailed above
- Large history file of highly detailed maintenance as shown
- New fuel tank, pump, battery, windscreen and steering rack installed
- No advisories on current MOT
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