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MG RV8 info news and reviews

all about the MG RV8 with links to information on techs and specs, news and reviews, maintaining and repairing these great rare cars ….. also including updates of jobs I do on my own MGRV8. I am no expert on these cars just a keen enthusiast ….. but I hope this collection of posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Tested : MG RV8 vs TVR Griffith – AROnline

Pitting two similarly powered sporting roadsters, the new-boy from Blackpool with sexy curves to die for, and the Abingdon bruiser … More

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The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Spotting a rare MG RV8 whilst driving through the fells of Cumbria reminded me … More

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MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

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MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

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MG RV8, the 90s facelifted MGBotox | Footman James

The MG badge had survived through the 90s adorning go-faster family fare, but the public wanted more – it wanted … More

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MG RV8 Problems | CarsGuide

While it’s tempting to think of the early-90s Rover MG RV8 as a re-hash of the old MGB, in reality, … More

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The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Spotting a rare MG RV8 whilst driving through the fells of Cumbria reminded me … More

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Download Sales Brochures

The MGRV8 brochure is listed under the MGA/MGB section.

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MG RV8: Mything the Marque – Shannons Club

Like most legends, the MGB doesn’t match its myth. Never did. Even when it was new in 1962, the B … More

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The MGOC buyer’s guide to the MGC, MGB GT V8 & RV8

An interesting 10 minute buyers guide video …… https://youtube.com/watch?v=47McD4i8wUo&si=N3nrKLaBE-ME9ydA

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Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8 | Autocar

Tested 16.6.93 a full 13 years after the MGB had faded from view, Rover revived the model with an intriguing, … More

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MG Enthusiast – November 2023 – V8 Issue

Managed to find a copy of the November issue of MG Enthusiast which has some interesting articles about the RV8 … More

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MG V8 to MG RV8 – TWENTY- ONE YEARS ON

MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the … More

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MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

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MG RV8 Problems | CarsGuide

Would you consider the MG RV8 a reliable car and are there any common MG RV8 problems that I should be aware … More

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MG RV8 – Classic Car Review | Honest John

The MG RV8 was a hugely important step in the 1990s rebirth of its maker after more than a decade … More

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20 of the best MG sports cars

MG is celebrating its centenary in 2023, so we’re looking back at 100 years of one of Britain’s most famous … More

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MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

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A weekend with an MG RV8 – HubNut – celebrating the average!

Thanks to The Open Road near Stratford Upon Avon, I was able to swap the 29bhp of my 2CV for 190bhp of … More

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Flame Red MG RV8 – Autoshippers Blog

Manufactured between 1992 and 1995, the RV8 was essentially an updated take on the MGB, which first went on sale … More

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Story of a members’s MG RV8 conversion from manual to automatic – Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (GVEC)

The MGR V8 is a car that everyone who sees it asks “ I’ve not seen one before what is … More

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MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

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MG RV8, the 90s facelifted MGBotox | Footman James

The MG badge had survived through the 90s adorning go-faster family fare, but the public wanted more – it wanted … More

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The cars : MG RV8 development story – AROnline

Work on a new MG sports car was a running theme within Austin Rover and the Rover from 1984 onwards. … More

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Used car buying guide: MG RV8 | Autocar

Japan loved the model, eventually buying 1600 (80%) of the near-2000 cars that were built between 1992 and 1995. Most … More

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The cars transformed by a new engine

An interesting article well worth a read at …… https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/cars-transformed-new-engine-1#image=20

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Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8 | AUTOCAR UK

Tested 16.6.93 A full 13 years after the MGB had faded from view, Rover revived the model with an intriguing, … More

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No Rest for the Deceased

Rover disinterred the MGB in 1992 to produce the RV8. It was something of an anachronism, but did what was … More

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MGR V8 | The MG Owners’ Club

The MGRV8 was conceived in 1988, following the successful reintroduction of the new MGB bodies back into production by British … More

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MG RV8 – Classic Car Reviews | Classic Motoring Magazine

Take an MGB roadster, thoroughly modernise it, then fit the evergreen Rover V8 and what do you get? Well, for … More

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MG RV8 buyer’s guide: what to pay and what to look for | Classic & Sports Car

A misfit when new, the RV8 is coming into its own as the ultimate factory derivative of the MGB, with strong … More

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MGRV8 – Classic Car Reviews | Classic Motoring Magazine

It’s the MGB V8 that enthusiasts always dreamed of, but the RV8 is much more than a bigger engine. Conceived … More

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MG RV8 – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine

After the disappointing and somewhat lacklustre six-cylinder MGC of half a century ago, followed by the welcome, if half-baked and … More

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MG RV8 – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine

Take an MGB roadster, modernise it, then fit the latest Rover V8 and what do you get? The answer is … More

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MG RV8 (1992 – 1995) used car review | RAC Drive

The MG RV8 is one of the stranger chapters in British motoring history. Just as we like to ponder how … More

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more MG RV8 posts and info about:-

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    • air filter
    • camshaft
    • compression test
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    • crankshaft oil leak
    • inlet manifold
    • oil change
    • oil leaks
    • sump
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    • diagnostics
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    • history
    • models and toys
  • ignition
    • distributor
    • misfire
    • spark plugs
    • timing
  • interior
    • armrest
    • audio
    • boot panels
    • carpets
    • keyring
    • map pocket
    • seat belts
    • Sunvisors
    • veneer repair
  • maintenance
  • mgrv8 websites
  • my car
  • performance
  • radio
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  • reviews
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    • books
    • compare
  • services
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      • alternative part numbers
    • tools
  • steering
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