Beige door speakers

I have been looking out for a couple of new rear side speakers which should be beige not black. The … More

Wood veneer re lacquer

After reading the above post at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19AncjxG6e/  started to make my think that I’ll give it a go. The dash … More

Dash varnish repair

This seems to be the only issue with the dashboard veneer so I’ve done the same treatment as I have … More

Repaint door speakers

I’m in 2 minds whether to spray my black door speakers to beige the same as other MGRV8’s I’ve seen. … More

Burr Elm Door Caps

I made up a mixture of cellulose lacquer mixed 50/50 with cellulose thinners and using the thin brush that came … More

MGRV8 Map Pocket

Whilst browsing eBay I spotted a map pocket of the same colours as the RV8 interior. It’s from a Range … More

MG RV8 Keyring

Currently on ebay is one of the original type keyring at a price I would not pay. These must be … More

Armrest repair

When I got the car the armrest between the seats was split – nothing serious, nothing visible but you could … More

Courtesy Light Delay Unit

When I come across ads that cross reference parts from the MGRV8 that are used on other cars of the … More

MGRV8 Replacement Inner Gearlever Gaiter

When I removed the centre consol with the leather outer gearlever gaiter it was instantly clear that the lower rubber … More

Extra Transmission tunnel padding

Whilst I had the centre consol off when sorting an alarm problem it seems a good opportunity to add a … More

Missing Boot Panel Clips

Recently I had the rear speakers out to refurbish and it was then I noticed that one of the retaining … More

Carpet Protectors

The previous owner had bought a pair of very expensive over carpets which I want to protect from muddy boots … More

MGRV8 Replacement Ashtray

Spotted this in the latest issue of the MGOC magazine. So noted just in case I lose it – bit … More

Seat belt extension mod

I’ve always found it tricky clipping the belt into the clasp beside the centre consol. This may be that I … More

Seat belt extender

Since i bought the car I have always found it difficult to get the belt buckle connected and released as … More

Original Dash with Radio

Found this pic online showing a good clean dash but in particular the original UK spec radio that was later … More

MGRV8 Japanese Spec Radio

This is the radio that was fitted to jap spec cars. The original mgrv8 radio will need modifying to make … More

Securon Seat Belts

Securon manufacture and design Safety Restraints to meet or exceed National, International and Customer standards.  The range includes belts and … More

22DC741 original type radio

I’ve seen a few uk spec cars and they all seem to have different radios. I don’t mean swops for … More

MGRV8 Alternative/Same Part – heater control knob

The usual problem with these knobs is when the moulded spindle that slides onto the shaft breaks which can happen … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part no for heater vents

Same as used on the metro

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part for glovebox, footwell light

The lugs tend to break off these lamps which then means they tend to fall out of their location holes.

MGRV8 DIY Sunvisors

“For some reason, the lack of sun visors in my car has bugged me ever since ľ’ve had it – … More

MGRV8 bluetooth via original cassette radio

I like the convenience of a Bluetooth connection with my phone but I would rather keep the original type radio. … More

Upholstery Care Time

The leather in the car was one of the best I saw during the time I was searching to buy … More

Wood Veneer – a light refurb

Although the woodwork on the dash is pretty well perfect condition the door caps have not faired so well. There … More

MGRV8 Footwell Panel Protection

I noticed when I first saw the car that the pointed footwell panels next to the door seal are very … More