1995 MG R V8
1995 MG R V8
Fine Woodcote Green example with the later and more desirable R380 gearbox and less than 28,000 miles.
- ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £22,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Woodcote Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
M44 MGR -
ODOMETER READING
27590 Miles
SUMMARY
Fine Woodcote Green example with the later and more desirable R380 gearbox and less than 28,000 miles.
DESCRIPTION
- In reincarnating the MG B, the 'rubber bumper'-specification body was utilised and modified to accept a new set of beautifully curvaceous outer panels
- The 3.9-litre Range Rover EFi V8 engine developed 188bhp, enough power to enable 0-60mph in just under six seconds which, even now, is pretty impressive
- Build #1375 of 1,983 vehicles manufactured, this example was originally exported to Japan and returned in 1998 (15/06/98)
- Finished in Woodcote Green over Stone Beige soft leather with a Burr Elm facia and door caps (re-veneered)
- Currently indicating 12,308 miles, Mileage in Japan - 24,595km (15,282 miles) making a combined total of 27,590 miles. Original speedometer supplied
- Fitted with the later and more desirable R380 gearbox
- Major service (£886) carried out in July 2023 by MG RV8 'guru' Steve Newton MG Services
- Supplied with receipts on file for maintenance and parts purchased, the original sales brochure, owners handbook and workshop manual on DVD
- The Cherished Registration Number, M44 MGR, is included in the sale
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MG
- Model
- RV8
- Registration Number
- M44 MGR
- MOT Expiry
- 07/06/2025
- Chassis Number
- SARRAWBMBMG001375
- Engine Number
- 48A
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Woodcote Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
97 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Bodywork is excellent. Hood looks to be original and in very good working order.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Interior condition is excellent with minimal wear, the previous owner had the door cappings re-veneered.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
I had a major service (£886) carried out in July 2023, by MG RV8 ‘guru’ Steve Newton MG services - he commented on how good the car was and in his opinion, commensurate with the low mileage recorded. Drives very well and everything works as it should - air-con ice cold.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Wheels and tyres are very good - some small areas of lacquer have lifted on the wheels but doesn’t really detract. Looks to be original tyre on the spare wheel.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Only one key and immobiliser has been disconnected at some stage in its life.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Manufactured in 1995. Originally exported to Japan and reimported 1998. Build number 1375 of 1983 vehicles manufactured. The car has the later and more desirable R380 gearbox. 7 previous owners to myself. Receipts on file for maintenance and parts purchased. Original sales brochure, owners handbook and workshop manual on DVD. Some previous MOT’s. Mileage UK = 12,308. Mileage Japan = 24595 kms (15,282 miles) making a grand total combined of 27,590 miles. Japan speedometer supplied with the car. MOT expiry - 07/06/25. Cherished registration number ‘M44 MGR’ included in the sale.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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