Anniversaries in 2027/28 Three major anniversaries are coming up in the next few years. The 35th anniversary of the launch of the MG RV8 in October 1992 will be in 2027. More The 50th anniversary of the launch of the V8 Register in October 1978 will be in 2028. Link Events planned for 2028 The 55th anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 in August 1973 will be in 2028. Link & Link & Slow sales issues Events planned for 2028 Updated: 260714 Posted: 250916