£5,750 (Est: £500 - £600)
1997 ROVER MG RV8
Mathewsons • UK • 16 Apr 2026
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£5,750 (Est: £500 - £600)
1997 ROVER MG RV8
UK • 16 Apr 2026 • Lot 536
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 ROVER MG RV8 with a 3940cc engine, sold for £5,750, requires restoration. While it has a current V5, there is no other paperwork available.
Condition
3
The car is described as being 'in need of restoration,' which suggests significant cosmetic and/or mechanical issues. This necessitates substantial reconditioning, placing it in the 'Below Average' category.
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31,158 miles (via 2011 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
P197 RNF
1997
Auction
£5,750 (Est: £500 - £600)
1997 ROVER MG RV8
Mathewsons • UK • 16 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: ROVER MG RV8 Registration: P197 RNF
Engine Size (cc): 3940 Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 08/03/2005 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
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
Expired
Expired on 30th Aug 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
31,158 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Aug 2011, 31,158 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On 30th Aug 2011, 31,152 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On 17th Feb 2010, 17,711 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On 26th Feb 2009, 14,427 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
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