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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