Lot details

Registration No: L28 MGR
Chassis No: SARRAWBMBMG000330
MOT: June 2025

Desirable 'home market' example (1 of just 307 UK cars from the total 1,982 produced)

Finished in British Racing Green metallic (1 of just 205)

Just 34,500 miles from new

Nicely presented example, now fitted with adjustable power-assisted steering

Offered with a substantial history file including the original book pack

Launched at the 1992 Birmingham Motor Show, the RV8 signalled MG's return to the open sports car market. Just as the Cobra grew out of the unprepossessing AC Ace, so the RV8 evolved from the immortal MGB Roadster (hence the car's 'Project Adder' development code). Built around a thoroughly re-engineered and neatly restyled version of its predecessor's monocoque bodyshell, it was powered by a 3948cc V8 engine that developed some 190bhp and 318Nm of torque. Said to be capable of 135mph and 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, the adoption of telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars all round brought a notable improvement in handling. Trimmed to a high standard, its inviting interior boasted leather upholstery and rich wood veneers. With the vast majority of the limited production run (just 1,983 are thought to have been made) going to a retro hungry Japan, RV8s remain a rare sight on British roads.

Supplied new by Wrights of Lincoln being registered new on the 10th of November 1993, this example was one of just 205 examples finished in British Racing Green metallic. The interior is 'Stone Beige' Connolly leather with Burr Elm dashboard and door cappings in uncracked or blemished condition. Covering regular but minimal mileage each year, the RV8 is now offered having covered just 34,500 miles from new. In the ownership of the vendor since 2021, the MG has benefitted from over £8,000 worth of expenditure during his custodianship, with notable works including a new fuel pump, attention to the wiring, a new rotor arm, and fan belt in 2024; new steering rack with EZ adjustable power steering and rolling road set-up in 2023; and new rear wheel cylinders and brake shoes, and new front brake pads in 2021. Furthermore, the underside was wax oiled a little over two years ago, and a new stainless steel exhaust and catalytic converters were fitted in January 2025.

Always garaged and never taken out in adverse weather conditions by the vendor, the bodywork and windscreen surround are reported to pleasingly show no signs of corrosion. Well serviced during its life, chassis '0330' has benefitted from fifteen services documented across the service book and invoices, with the most recent completed in 2024 at 34,181 miles. The large history file comprises the original book pack in MG wallet, a large collection of invoices and MOT certificates, a current MOT certificate until June 2025 with no advisories, past tax discs, technical information, previous ownership history, and a current V5C document. Offered with both the full and half tonneau covers, the MG pleasingly also retains its original tool kit. One of the highly desirable 307 UK-supplied RV8s, this example in BRG and with excellent history is certainly one to consider!

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452