1997 | MG F 1.8i

This is yet another MG we know incredibly well, most recently selling to one of our very fastidious customers from South Yorkshire who has been buying classics cars from us for over 30 years. We carried out a detailed program of cosmetic work prior to his purchase that included minor dent removals, some detailed paintwork and carrying out repairs and paintwork to the windscreen surround, a common issue with the RV8. Prior to this, MG RV8 was with one of our regular clients in Durham for 12 months and before that, owned by one of our long term clients in Essex owned who enjoyed going through the car and taking it to the next level in terms of mechanical condition.

The MG was manufactured in 1997 and brought into the UK in 2000 when three years old and has covered 36000 miles from new. The majority of the past 24 years in the UK has been with one family, and since 2003 the RV8 has covered 27000 miles. Our Woodcote Green MGRV8 has been well maintained with various invoices on file over the years, but it's the recent expenditure which is a great selling point.

When down in Essex with our long term customer, the MG was treated to new brake calipers, discs and pads, new fuel pump, pre and main fuel filter, clutch slave cylinder, clutch pipes, new sump gasket, new shock absorbers front and rear, new alternator and belts, new carbon fibre belt pulley, new stainless steel exhaust, two stainless catalytic converters, two new Lambda probes, all new silicone hoses amongst various other service items. Needless to say after this work, the MG was absolutely on the button, ready to go in excellent mechanical condition. Since being in the North East its been used very occasionally, and we then carried out the cosmetic program of work for the most recent owner.

On the road the MG is a delight with impressive power and performance from the fit, healthy and superb sounding V8. The five speed gearbox excellent to use, and handling and braking superb after the recent program of work. The MG presents well with a lovely consistent Woodcote Green paint finish. The bodywork is excellent, the car structurally superb underneath and the original Beige leather upholstery is in lovely order throughout, as is the hood. Our MG offers excellent value and will prove a great buy for its next owner.