Imported to the UK from Japan in 2007, since then this MG RV8 has covered a total of 11.502 miles.

To that, add 26,468 miles (42,596 km) in the Land of the Rising Sun.

That makes it a low-mileage example, with it having covered an average of just 1,225 miles per year since 1994.

The major benefit of this history is that thanks to the lack of salt on most Japanese roads its cars don’t tend to rust as those over in here Blighty do.

“I’ve owned the car for around 3 years,” explains vendor, David.

“Probably covering no more than 1000 miles in that time.

The RV8 has been trouble-free in my ownership, other than requiring a steering rack replacement, as well as regular servicing and MOT tests.

The maintenance costs have been low”.

David says that generally, the exterior and interior are both in good shape and that the underside is absolutely solid.

“The engine starts first time and runs beautifully.

It’s a great sounding car, with a beautiful roar elicited from its 3.9-litre Rover ...