I have read that some of the most common areas that rust can be found on the MGRV8 ………
Under the car:-

Exhaust mounting hooks and brackets.
Front cross member and the sump.
Sill and mounting brackets.
Starter motor terminals.
Petrol tank – top of the tank and sender unit.
Under the bonnet:-

Expansion tank mounting bracket
Inlet manifold gasket.
Bottom of heater box.
Bodywork:-

Front header rail retaining strip on the hood.
Rear hood surround under the rear screen.
Windscreen frame a well known area
Headlamp retaining clips.
