Highlights

Reported to be the last of 258 Oxford Blue cars built
Exported new to Japan and remained part of a private collection
Returned to the UK in 2017, dry stored, then road registered in 2025
Single UK keeper since returning to the UK
Only 7,641 km showing (4,748 miles)
Comprehensive recommissioning programme carried out in the UK
Current MOT to December 2026 with no advisories
Highly presented collector-quality RV8

The Appeal

Without the RV8, it’s highly likely there would be no modern MG. The car kick-started the marque’s return, capitalising on the arrival of the Heritage shell and renewed ‘90s interest in all things retro. It was executed well, cleverly updating the B’s styling and adding a luxurious interior and, of course, that rumbly Rover V8.

Just 258 of the 1,983 cars built were finished in optional Oxford Blue, and we’re told that this car was the last one produced. It is one of the 214 of these colour cars that were despatched new to Japan, where it remained until 2017 in the hands of a private collector. It returned to the UK and was put into dry storage by the current keeper, and was only registered here in 2025.

All of which explains the extremely low mileage of 7,641 km (4,748 miles) and the impressive condition inside and out. It is about as close to a brand-new RV8 as you can get 30 years after production. The car was extensively recommissioned recently; the full list is below. The MOT runs to December 2026 with no advisories.

With interest in 1990s classics on the rise, this stand-out example of the RV8 arrives on the market at a great time for buyers.

Key Information

Mileage: 7,567 km (circa 4,748 miles) indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom (originally exported to Japan from new, returned to the UK in 2017)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 18th December 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: 3,940cc V8 petrol, five-speed manual, right-hand drive
Paperwork: no specific documentation mentioned beyond UK registration (V5C)

Recent work notified by seller:

Eight spark plugs
Distributor cap and rotor
HT leads
Four injectors
Two fuel filters
New fuel pump
Radiator fan switch
Vac diode UK spec
Ignition amplifier
New oil and filter
New fuel tank
Replacement fuel unit
Rear wheel cylinders
Front pads
Radiator cap
Battery
Four new tyres
Four new bump stops
Two boot stays
New hood cover
Speedometer face replaced to read MPH
Windscreen surround replaced with composite frame
New windscreen
New dashboard and door cappings
New hood that fits well

The Detail

Very well presented car in rare Oxford Blue with few indications of use
Factory split rim lattice style alloy wheels in very good order with new tyres
Many new parts including replacement roof and tonneau
List of work detailed above
Stone beige leather interior with new parts including dashboard trim and door cappings
No advisories on MOT
Speedometer face replaced to read MPH but odometer is said to display km figure
Vendor states car drives as new, with smooth gear changes and a willing engine throughout the rev range

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