£42,120 (Est: £38,000 - £46,000)
2003 MG SV X-POWER
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 669
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, British Racing Green 2005 MG XPower SV, one of approximately 60-80 ever made. It has a unique history, having been the daily driver of MG Rover's Chief Executive and used as a promotional vehicle, including participation in an F1 parade. The car has been upgraded to around 380bhp and shows 42,800 miles.
Condition
7
The car has been driven and enjoyed, participating in rallies and shows, indicating slight wear. However, it has been meticulously maintained by Scole Engineering, suggesting a 'Very Good' condition overall.
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Manual
Transmission:
SA9SVGCAB4M130106
Chassis No:
Odometer:
42,800 miles
VX53 ONV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
It's believed that around 60 to 80 examples of the XPower SV were completed at Longbridge before MG went into liquidation in April 2005.
This example is number 6, finished in British Racing Green.
According to the history file it was the daily driver of Kevin Howes, Chief Executive of MG Rover Group and a Phoenix board member.
The MoT lasts to 7th July 2026, and it has never received an advisory in its life, despite being tested almost every year.
MG used this car as a promotional vehicle.
It was displayed at many international motor shows, and in 2004 it took part in the F1 Regent Street parade in London, driven by F1 Minardi driver Zsolt Baumgartner with team owner Paul Stoddart in the passenger seat - as seen by images in the history file.
The XPower SVs were built using a carbon fibre body over a box-frame chassis.
Power comes from a Sean Hyland 4.6-litre quad-cam, 32-valve, Mustang-derived V8, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed Tremec manual gearbox and Hydratrak diff...
Points of note
£36,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£41,873
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,072
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
25,880 miles
Registration Date
2003-09-04
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 08 2025 with 25,880 miles
Passed
On Mar 07 2022 with 25,784 miles
Passed
On Jan 12 2021 with 25,663 miles
Passed
On Jan 13 2020 with 25,463 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2019 with 24,615 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2018 with 23,854 miles
Passed
On Jan 12 2017 with 23,066 miles
Passed
On Dec 31 2015 with 22,172 miles
Passed
On Dec 31 2014 with 20,371 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2014 with 18,534 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2013 with 16,976 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2012 with 15,118 miles
Passed
On Jan 12 2011 with 13,145 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2010 with 12,011 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2009 with 10,417 miles
Passed
On Nov 06 2007 with 7,489 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2006 with 4,936 miles
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