1993 MG RV8 3.9
Details
1993 MG RV8 3.9 - incorrect entry on the DVLA register - states engine size is 3500cc - non were made in that size, all were 3.9 litre
Colour British racing green HNA
Trim colour Dark stone beige SMJ
Date of registration 3rd August 1993
Used until March 1999
Previous registered keepers:
Supplying Dealer
Clive Sutton (still trading)
151b Park Road
London
NW8 7HT
Second keeper:
In Windsor
Acquired vehicle on 30/11/1994
Third Keeper:
Near Northampton
Acquired vehicle on 17/01/1996
Appears to have been sold on 30/10/1998, perhaps to a dealer with a stated mileage at that time of 49100
First
seen Thursday 5th October 2017
Returned the following day to view and agreed to buy as seen
Some pictures taken, visited again Sunday 8th with Christine plus Leslie Alexander and took pictures of engine bay and VIN plate.
Had Mot Jan 31 1998 Mileage 47917
Expired Jan 30 1999
Taxed until end February 1999
Probably came to Orkney immediately after
Failed MOT July 2014 Cert available (MOT History) 49888
Delivered home at 7pm on Wednesday 11th October 2017
The first wash and one wheel cleaned - they will all be done properly when the tyres and valves are removed for the tyre fitting
Missing:
Spare wheel
Jack
Wheel nut spanner
Centre cap key
Locking wheel nut key
Fake Studs on 3 wheels
Key fob
Spare key
Parts to buy:
Plug leads set
Distributor cap
Plugs
Front disc pads
Handbrake cables??
Centre exhaust rubber hanger
Boot support struts
4 wheel nuts to replace locking ones
External wash
Mould removed from hood
Interior dried out and carpets overlaid with thick pile of newspapers
Charged battery (date stamped 2015) - came up to full capacity overnight
Second wash/wax
Clayed OSR wing and polished with Meguiars
Lubricated door handles, all locks, boot and bonnet catches, door strikers.
Part 1 As
found
Part 2 Refurbishing the alloy wheels
Part 3 The final touches