Highlights

Restored by the importing dealer, with a list of work available
In current ownership for five years with annual specialist servicing
Replacement roof fitted and interior wood veneers refurbished
MOT valid until April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The MG RV8 marked MG's return to V8 sports car production, pairing the classic MGB silhouette with Rover's 3.9-litre V8 and a five-speed manual gearbox. Of the 1,983 examples built, the majority were sold new in Japan, and this is one such car, imported to the UK in 2016 and restored by the importing dealer before being offered for sale.

The current owner purchased the car in 2021 after viewing several RV8s and finding this to be in the best condition of those seen. Over five years of ownership, it has received annual specialist servicing with any required work promptly addressed. The vendor describes the overall condition as very good, reporting no signs of corrosion in the usual places, including the often-vulnerable windscreen surround.

With its MOT valid until April 2027 and advisory-free, this RV8 presents well and is reportedly ready to enjoy.

Key Information

Mileage: the odometer indicates 23,500 miles; however, the unit has been replaced, and the estimated actual mileage is approximately 49,000 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Japan)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 22 April 2027
Technical specs: 3.9-litre Rover V8 petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: list of restoration work available; genuine MGRV8 keyring included, Japanese service record included in the gallery

The Detail

Imported from Japan in 2016 and restored by the importing dealer
Purchased by the current owner in 2021
Annual specialist servicing carried out over the last five years
Replacement roof fitted
Interior wood veneers refurbished
Seats reported to be in very good order
Genuine over-mats fitted
Chassis wax-oiled to maintain condition
A couple of minor stone chips noted by the vendor, described as easily rectifiable
The vendor reports no signs of corrosion known anywhere on the car, including around the windscreen
Recently had a new clutch and fuel tank fitted and that the chassis has been waxoyled

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Comments

belvoir••••

Bidder

14 hours ago

Hi I understand been swapped to an MPH speedo on import but how do you estimate actual mileage. do you have recorded kilometres when it was imported. ?

Jr••••

Seller

13 hours ago

Hi. Yes, I have the KMs when imported. The current speedo also reads in KM (the typeface has been changed to MPH). The estimated mileage on the advert is the combination of both the current speedo and the import documentation.

NitramE••••

16 hours ago

Hi, who was the importing dealer and do you have the original Odometer?

15 hours ago

I purchased the car from Dillybrook Classic Cars in Wiltshire. I'm not sure where they purchased from. I don't have the originally odometer but I do have some messages from Dillybrook.