MG’s RV8 is an unusual beast, with unrealised market potential. It exists for unusual reasons that only add to its…
MGRV8 Spacesaver Spare Wheel
The original MGRV8 spacesaver wheel was part number ZKC5997 which are very rare and just about impossible to find. Apparently…
Beige door speakers
I have been looking out for a couple of new rear side speakers which should be beige not black. The…
MGRV8 Back to original factory settings
The engine settings had been tweeted a bit over the years and it showed with a poor engine tickover when…
MG RV8 – Alternative replacement brake fluid cap – Part 2
Following on from my original post on the subject at …… https://mgrv8.info/2023/03/23/mg-rv8-replacement-brake-fluid-cap/ I recently had an email from Carl Woffenden who has taken…
Restoration Show and Spares
I’ll def be attending this show at Stoneleigh, free parking not like the NEC and got my early bird £10…
MGRV8 Throttle Springs
When I first had the car there was only the one throttle return spring fitted yet all other RV8s i…
M5 MGR …. my car’s original plates
When I was looking around for an MGRV8 in January 2023 apart from the car i eventually bought there was…
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…
Upholstery Shades!
Ever since I’ve had the car out was noticeable the colour shade differences. I though was just due to ageing…
The Best MG Cars from the 70s to the 00s: Icons of British Motoring | Regit
From the roaring MG B GT V8 of the 70s to the agile MG TF and powerful MG ZT of…
MGRV8 Passenger Door Gap?
There was a post on one of the MGRV8 Facebook groups where it was suggested that the passenger doors on…
MG RV8 Clear Indicator Lens Mod
Following on from my previous post at …… https://mgrv8.info/2025/02/23/alternative-indicater-clear-lens/ I had read somewhere that the reversing light lens on the…
Dash varnish repair
This seems to be the only issue with the dashboard veneer so I’ve done the same treatment as I have…
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.…
Alternative Indicater Clear Lens
I’m told that the Land Rover Defender reversing light assembly will fit the RV8 as an alternative clear lens option.…
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…
8 sportscars with a Rover V8 rumble | GRR
Before the craze for retro cars came the MG RV8. Rather than a pastiche of cars that came before, it…
FBHVC Federation National Historic Vehicle Survey 2025 | Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will have to argue even more strongly for historic vehicles to retain their…
Silver Mesh Front Grill
Just for the record there was a white gold RV8 displayed at this year’s Stoneleigh event. It was an early…
MGRV8 Map Pocket
Whilst browsing eBay I spotted a map pocket of the same colours as the RV8 interior. It’s from a Range…
Underbody Rust Check
This is the first time since I’ve had the car up on my new hydraulic ramps so a good time…
Brake light switch
Doing my usual checks prior to the MOT I found that the brake lights weren’t working. I checked the circuits…
Headlight bulb cap repair
Looking under the wheel arch whilst I had the front end up on the ramps I noticed that the bulb…
The cars : MG RV8 development story – AROnline
The brief was clear – build a new MGB using as many in-house parts as possible and keeping within a…
Headlight Cowls Removal
I guess normally you would never really need to remove the headlight cowls as you can change the bulbs from…
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…
MGRV8 Recommended Oils
Although put together in 1993 it can still be used to identify the equivalent – or most likely upgraded –…
MGRV8 Oil Change
Having just changed the sump gasket it would need a new oil change. I know people that think you need…
MG RV8 Ride Height
I noticed that whilst having the RV8 parked next to my MGB that the RV8 seemed a lot softer suspension…
MG RV8 Keyring
Currently on ebay is one of the original type keyring at a price I would not pay. These must be…
21 less-loved MGs
There is a long list of MG cars that are adored and feted by owners and classic car enthusiasts, yet…
Armrest repair
When I got the car the armrest between the seats was split – nothing serious, nothing visible but you could…
Solenoid Terminal Covers
The solenoid electrical connections are very exposed to the weather and to accidental touching and earthing say with a spanner. …
Nice dry flywheel = crank oil seal OK
Having removed the sump to replace the sump gasket there was always a chance some of the oil leaks could…
Sump Off to expose a clean engine
Well it’s the right colour for a good clean engine to expose the gasketless sump joint which has been leaking…
Hydraulic Ramps with Highlift Axle Stand
Whilst having the car on ramps when replacing a leaking sump gasket I thought it a good opportunity to see…
Alan Jemal on Classic vs. Modern Cars: What’s Worth the Investment?
When choosing between classic and modern cars, the debate often comes down to personal preference, financial goals, and lifestyle needs.…
Replacement Headlight Glass Seal
Whilst dismantling the front end as per a previous post I could see that the seal around the glass looked…
MGRV8 Panel Gaps
I’ve been meaning to have a go at adjusting the front panels since I had the car. They were not…
Winter Prep: Protect Your Classic Car
winter approaches, classic car enthusiasts face the crucial task of preparing their prized vehicles for the season’s harsh conditions. Proper…
Door Mirror Handle Gaiters
I found these gaiters on the Web which are for the MGF. They didn’t cost a lot and even then…
Hydraulic Ramps
Got a few jobs to do under the car mainly sump gasket and cruciform seal …… hopefully to cure a…
Bonnet Lock Clean
It’s been bugging me a while now the dirt and surface rust on the bonnet lock. I’ve delayed cleaning it…
Heater motor – Shared Part
Just for reference just in case – the heater motor is the same as Sherpa van.
Replacement Door Mirror Handles
From the first MGF cars that were made from 1995 the handles would repeatably fall off due to the plastic…
The NEO MGRV8 Model Car
For something that’s only a couple of inches long there’s a good bit of detail. It’s quite a bit smaller…
Draining Coolant
I’ve done a couple of jobs on the engine recently where I have had to drain off some of the…
Courtesy Light Delay Unit
When I come across ads that cross reference parts from the MGRV8 that are used on other cars of the…
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