Registration: N87 RCD
Chassis: SARRAWBMBM6001728
Odometer: 47,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: June 2026

• Rare Japanese-market MG RV8 with desirable export-specification features
• 3.9-litre Rover V8 paired with manual transmission
• Highly original example with Cream leather, burr walnut trim and correct lattice alloys
• Impressive literature and history file included

Launched in the early 1990s as a hand-built revival of the legendary MGB V8 formula, the MG RV8 combined traditional Roadster styling with modernised engineering, luxurious trim and Rover’s charismatic 3.9-litre V8 powerplant. Built in relatively limited numbers between 1992 and 1995, the vast majority of production was exported to Japan, making surviving examples increasingly sought after amongst collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Offered here is a notably attractive and well-preserved 1995 MG RV8 finished in deep Red with a contrasting Black hood and beautifully trimmed cream leather interior. Displaying what is beleived to be just c.47,000 km, the car presents as an honest and highly original example throughout. The MOTs do show these as miles since it has been back in the UK however, this is common and with the mileage showing incremental increases, leads us to believe that the car has just circa 29,600 miles.

The chassis number falls comfortably within the main 1994–95 Japanese export production batches, and a number of details visible throughout the vehicle further support its Japanese-market provenance. Most notably, the car retains the correct 240 km/h primary speedometer with secondary MPH markings, a specification typically associated with Japanese-market RV8s rather than UK-supplied examples.

The interior specification also reflects the highly desirable Japanese-export luxury configuration, featuring full cream leather upholstery, extensive burr walnut veneer trim and the export-market air conditioning and stereo arrangement. These details give the cabin a notably more luxurious atmosphere than many contemporary British sports cars of the period.

The car appears to retain a pleasing degree of originality throughout. The correct lattice-style alloy wheels remain fitted, the interior trim presents well with attractive patination to the leather upholstery, and the dashboard veneers retain a rich appearance. The hood itself appears to be in very respectable condition externally, while the cabin and hood lining show well overall for a car now approaching thirty years old.

The rear luggage compartment appears particularly clean and tidy, further reinforcing the impression of careful ownership and sympathetic use. Panel fit and general presentation also appear notably honest, suggesting the car has escaped the heavy modification or deterioration often seen on lesser examples.

Underneath the elegant retro-inspired styling sits Rover’s well-known 3.9-litre aluminium V8 engine paired to a manual gearbox, delivering the effortless torque, distinctive soundtrack and relaxed grand touring character for which the RV8 has become so appreciated. Unlike many modern sports cars, the RV8 offers a genuinely analogue and traditional driving experience, combining classic British Roadster charm with dependable later Rover mechanicals.

The registration N87 RCD is understood to be a UK-issued age-related or period-correct registration applied during UK importation and registration, rather than evidence of original UK first delivery, entirely consistent with the vast majority of surviving RV8s. Accompanying the vehicle is an impressive and highly desirable history and literature package, further supporting the car’s Japanese-market provenance and enthusiast ownership. Included within are the original Japanese-market MG RV8 handbooks and Rover Japan sales and service network booklets, along with additional MG Rover literature and parts catalogues. Also present are import and specialist dealer documents from recognised MG and classic car specialists, together with a substantial history folder containing maintenance records, invoices and ownership paperwork organised chronologically.

Particularly notable is the presence of the original Japanese documentation and Rover Japan dealer literature, items rarely retained with imported RV8s and increasingly difficult to source today. The accompanying history file appears extensive and carefully compiled, adding significantly to the overall appeal and provenance of the car. Today, the MG RV8 occupies a unique place within modern classic motoring: low-production, V8-powered, traditionally styled and increasingly recognised as one of the final hand-finished MG sports cars of the Rover era. Japanese-market cars, particularly low-mileage and well-preserved examples such as this, are now especially prized due to their generally excellent condition and high original specification.