Rover Group's revival of the MGB bodyshell — fuel-injected 3.9 Rover V8, built at Cowley to 1995 and sold only in the UK and Japan.
Rover Group's revival of the MGB bodyshell after a 12-year hiatus, launched 1992 and built at Cowley to 1995; heavily modified panels with under 5 per cent parts interchangeability with the original MGB.
Fuel-injected 3.9-litre Rover V8, 190 bhp at 4,750 rpm, with a limited-slip differential; leaf-sprung rear retained; luxury cabin with veneered burr elm and Connolly leather. A limited run of approximately 2,000 cars, sold only in the UK and Japan, with the majority going to Japan; succeeded by the MGF.
Japanese-market repatriations dominate supply; UK-delivered cars carry a premium.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG RV8 | 1992–1995 | Approximately 2,000 | Rover Group's revival of the MGB bodyshell after a 12-year hiatus; built at Cowley; heavily modified panels with under 5 per cent parts interchangeability with the original MGB; fuel-injected 3.9-litre Rover V8, 190 bhp @ 4,750 rpm, with a limited-slip differential; leaf-sprung rear retained; veneered burr elm and Connolly leather. Sold only in the UK and Japan, with the majority going to Japan. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the RV8 specifically, verify UK vs Japan delivery-market history — UK-delivered cars carry a premium — and confirm originality of the burr-elm and Connolly leather cabin against MGOC records.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
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Japanese-market repatriations dominate supply; UK-delivered cars carry a premium.
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