£15,444
1996 MG R V8 ROADSTER
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 1 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£15,444
1996 MG R V8 ROADSTER
UK • 1 Nov 2025 • Lot 425
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 MG RV8 Roadster, a Japanese import first registered in the UK in 1998, shows 31,699 miles and has a long MoT. It features desirable upgrades like air conditioning, EZ power steering, and a replacement mohair hood but was subject to a Category D insurance loss in 2003.
Condition
6
The car has had some repair work done due to an insurance claim, although it was minor damage. There is wear and tear to be expected on a car of this age.
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31,699 miles
SARRAWBMBMG001858
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
N11 MGR
1996
Auction
£15,444
1996 MG R V8 ROADSTER
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 1 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Manual.
This MG RV8 Roadster was built for export to Japan in 1996, and was first registered in the UK on 1st March 1998.
The odometer is showing 31,699 miles and the car has an advisory-free Mo
T valid until 14th January 2026.
According to the V5C, there have been four previous registered keepers, with the car having been with its current keeper since 2021.
The vendor describes the car as "driving really nicely" and "totally reliable in my ownership".
The RV8 is finished in Woodcote Green Metallic, with a Stone Beige interior trimmed in Connolly leather.
As a Japanese import it benefits from factory-fitted air conditioning, unlike UK-specification cars, and is fitted with a (late-spec) R380 gearbox.
It also has an EZ power steering conversion, a Clive Wheatley composite windscreen frame, and a replacement hood in blue mohair.
The “N11 MGR” registration is also included.
Although listed as a 3528cc engine, this is believed to be an error and it should read 3950cc The car was ...
Price Analysis vs Other RV8s
£5,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,186
Median Price (Since 2020)
£36,839
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
32,035 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Dec 2025, 32,035 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside catalyst is rattling
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On 18th Dec 2025, 32,035 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside catalyst is rattling
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 15th Jan 2025, 31,084 miles
Passed
On 28th Jun 2023, 30,890 miles
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