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