Webpages added or changed in the last 7 days It's an active website for MGV8 enthusiasts - just follow the links below to all the new items posted to the V8 Website. It's a convenient way of seeing what's new on the V8 Website. Wednesday 12th September 2023 NEWS: new venue for the Club Council meeting & AGM Sunday 10th September 2023 Wanted: original Lucas 35D8 (41394 spec) points distributor Thursday 7th September 2023 NEWS: looking forward to Friday at the Goodwood Revival Tuesday 5th September 2023 V8 Spares for Sale: don't miss clearance sale of MGBGTV8 parts Monday 4th September 2023 NEWS: MGV8-50 Anniversary photo report from Thomas Klein Sunday 3rd September 2023 NEWS: preliminary information on V8 North Lakes Tour 2024 Links to earlier Recent Changes webpages Links Useful links Purpose and use of data collected, data access & data security. More MOT/VED exemptions explained More Follow the regular MGV8 rebuild reports Mike Macartney's project progress reports series now ended Recent Changes - V8 website update log There is a convenient grey Recent Changes button on the homepage and is linked to this webpage update log. It enables regular visitors to the V8 website to see which webpages have been added or changed since their last visit in one click. This webpage update log began on 30th August 2003 based on a suggestion from Dr Gavin Bailey. Many small detail changes and corrections are made which account for around two thirds of the changes to the V8 Website, so only the material webpage changes of interest to members are recorded on the log above. The V8 Website is the most active and regularly updated website for MG V8 enthusiasts - just scroll down the log of material website additions or changes recorded above and in the right hand column and judge for yourself! V8 Register - the leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts Copyright reserved by the V8 Register - MG Car Club Webpages added or changed in previous weeks Look back over earlier links to see the new material posted to the V8 website and the level of new content over recent months. If you are searching for something you have seen earlier, see our useful search tips. Saturday 2nd September 2023 NEWS: ULEZ access for DVLA registered "Historic" cars NEWS: drivers buying "Historic" cars to avoid ULEZ charge Friday 1st September 2023 V8 Spares for Sale: MGBGTV8 Gearbox - SOLD V8 Spares for Sale: MGBGTV8 air filters & claws - SOLD NEWS: Flame Red RV8 back on the H&H listing for Duxford Tuesday 29th August 2023 Pricewatch NEWS: RV8 in Flame Red seen for sale Monday 28th August 2023 Memorable quotes: Paul Johnson & Donald Rumsfeld Friday 25th August 2023 Members at MGV8 display on Abingdon Market Place NEWS: Autobesity is a growing problem! Thursday 24th August 2023 More MGV8-50-Anniversary photos NEWS: AWC "MG100 Not Out" event in Abingdon NEWS: huge price uplift of a recently auction MGBGTV8 Wednesday 23rd August 2023 MGV8-50 Anniversary at Gaydon report & presentation slides Tuesday 22nd August 2023 NEWS: MGV8-50 Anniversary RV8 photos from Barry West NEWS: MGV8-50 Anniversary photos from Gavin Bailey Monday 21st August 2023 NEWS: photo reports on the MGV8-50 Anniversary events Thursday 17th August 2023 Online bookings ended for MGV8-50 Anniversary events Wednesday 16th August 2023 RV8 for Sale: RV8 in Nightfire Red reduced to £16,500 NEWS: John Fry recommends getting Autocar this week RV8 for Sale: reimported low mileage RV8 in Nightfire Red MGV8-50 events this weekend - book now Monday 14th August 2023 NEWS: 60 new Club members with an MGV8 in 2023 Thursday 10th August 2023 MGV8s for Sale: another chomre bumper MGBGTV8 sold MGV8s for Sale: chomre bumper MGBGTV8 sold Wednesday 9th August 2023 NEWS: photo volunteers needed for MGV8-50 events Monday 7th August 2023 NEWS: Napier Railton Special fired up at Brooklands Saturday 5th August 2023 RV8s for Sale: RV8 in Woodcote Green with PAS NEWS: timetable & programme for MGV8-50 Event at Gaydon NEWS: informal MGV8 gathering at the Metropole Hotel Tuesday 1st Augst 2023 RV8 for Sale: first production RV8 in Le Mans Green MGV8 for Sale: CB MGBGTV8 in Bracken with online auction MGV8-50 Anniversary Event at Gaydon - book now Wednesday 26th July 2023 MGV8s for Sale: chomre bumper MGBGTV8 in Harvest Gold Monday 24th July 2023 NEWS: chrome plating set to be banned Sunday 23rd July 2023 Rebuilds: David Smith makes more progress with his V8 Saturday 22nd July 2023 Update on " Storm Grade" V8 Umbrellas Wednesday 19th July 2023 RV8s for Sale: RV8 in Woodcote Green sold in 12 days Tuesday 18th July 2023 Replacement RV8 headlamp dust/access cap Monday 17th July 2023 NEWS: new workshop notes released MGV8-50-event at Gaydon - now 131 bookings Friday 14th July 2023 Post Abingdon event this weekend in Leicestershire Pre-order a "Storm Grade" Umbrella with V8 logo now Thursday 13th July 2023 Book now for MGV8-50 event at Gaydon on 20th August Post Abingdon event this weekend in Leicestershire Pre-order a "Storm Grade" Umbrella with V8 logo now NEWS: B&G statement on a serious fire in Baldock Wednesday 12th July 2023 Reimported RV8 in Woodcote Green reduced to £15,500 Tuesday 11th July 2023 V8 Spares for Sale: exceptional bundle of used and new V8 parts V8 Spares for sale: Dunlop composite wheels sold NEWS: changes to access to the V8 Bulletin Board Monday 10th July 2023 MGV8 part wanted: MGB bonnet with bulge Saturday 8th July 2023 V8 Spares for Sale: original MGBGTV8 gearbox now £950 Thursday 6th July 2023 RV8 for Sale: reimported RV8 in Woodcote Green Wednesday 5th July 2023 NEWS: enthusiast trying find MGBGTV8 (PBO 409M) Monday 3rd July 2023 Two sources of thin wall spark plug sockets in the UK Wednesday 28th June 2023 MGV8-50 at Gaydon in August : bookings now at 112 Tuesday 27th June 2023 RV8 for Sale: reimported RV8 in Woodcote Green NEWS: MGBGTV8 in Brooklands Green in USA Monday 26th June 2023 RV8 in Nightfire Red sold promptly Monday 19th June 2023 NEWS: Post Abingdon Weekender event in Leicestershire NEWS: MGV8s at Thirlestane Castle classic car show Parade Lap photos from John Lakey Sunday 18th June 2023 Parade Lap photos from Martin Ashby NEWS: 47 new Club members with an MGV8 in 2023 Restoration report: MGBGTV8 (Aconite 0870) at Thirlestane MGV8s alongside the V8 Marquee Parade Lap photos from David Worthington Parade Lap videos from Mike Lane Tuesday 13th June 2023 RV8 for Sale: reimported RV8 in Nightfire Red with EPAS Monday 12th June 2023 Photo reports on the events in the week before MG 100 Photo reports of the V8 activities at MG-Triumph 100 Sunday 11th June 2023 MGBGTV8 in Tahiti Blue sold promptly Sunday 4th June 2023 V8 for sale MGBGTV8 in Tahiti Blue V8 spares for sale: set of MGBGTV8 brake discs Thursday 1st June 2023 NEWS: few tickets available for MGBGTV8 Parade Lap Wednesday 31st May 2023 NEWS: photo reports on MG100 event at Gaydon Tuesday 30th May 2023 NEWS: photo report on MG100 event at Gaydon last weekend Monday 29th May 2023 NEWS: remember special rates at Mercure Walton Hall Hotel Saturday 27th May 2023 RV8 for sale: low mileage, UK spec car in Nightfire Red Friday 26th May 2023 V8 AGM 2023: notice, agenda, nominations & reports V8 Spares: for sale cast iron exhaust manifolds & shrouds V8 Spares: for sale gearbox with OD, propshaft & cross member Wednesday 23rd May 2023 V8 Spares: wanted Dunlop composite wheel or a set Saturday 20th May 2023 V8AGM Sunday 11th June 2023 nominations & reports NEWS: V8 Shop closed until 1st June 2023 V8 Webmaster is away on the hills. Sunday 14th May 2023 Problems with memory sticks sent by airmail to Europe & Overseas Saturday 13th May 2023 NEWS: 50V8-display at show in Austria Wednesday 10th May 2023 NEWS: let us have your views and comments on price guide Monday 8th May 2023 NEWS: updated MGV8 Price Guides & Market Reviews Friday 5th April 2023 NEWS: book & buy your tickets now for the anniversary events Tuesday 2nd May 2023 NEWS: notes on a Twister to Europe/Overseas suspended Friday 28th April 2023 Wanted: thin wall V8 spark plug socket Monday 24th April 2023 NEWS: V8 AGM nominations by 5th May 2023 Wednesday 19th April 2023 NEWS: all alloy look-alike V8 wheels update NEWS: wanted - MG RV8 Windscreen Glass NEWS: for sale - MG RV8 Air Con Evaporator Unit Monday 17th April 2023 NEWS: 35 new Club members with an MGV8 in 2023 NEWS: shortage of Elm burr halts new gearknobs Sunday 16th April 2023 NEWS: new smart motorways cancelled Saturday 15th April 2023 Volunteer to support the V8 Marquee at Silverstone in June NEWS: only 4 one hour volunteer slots to fill Wednesday13th April 2023 V8 parts wanted: replacement V8 gearbox & spare found NEWS: have you see an MGBGTV8 with the VRN "HFF 416"? Tuesday 12th April 2023 NEWS: former owner is looking for an MGBGTV8 Sold: MGBGTV8 in Glacier White sold in 20 days Monday 10th April 2023 Memories of a visit to Rousham House in 2017 Sunday 9th April 2023 Volunteer to support the V8 Marquee at Silverstone in June Saturday 8th April 2023 NEWS: further bookings for Dog House lunch halted Friday 7th April 2023 For Sale: Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Bracken Thursday 6th April 2023 NEWS: only 7 places remain for GP circuit Parade Lap For sale: original Sicura MG Anniversare watch from 1975 Wednesday 5th April 2023 NEWS: 32 new Club members with an MGV8 in 2023 Sunday 2nd April 2023 NEWS: agreed value insurance policy renewals NEWS: formal notice & agenda for the V8 AGM 2023 Friday 31st March 2023 Get an Information Sheet for your MGV8 Thursday 30th March 2023 V8 Anniversary events - guide to getting your tickets Wednesday 29th March 2023 Volunteer to support our Club & V8 Anniversary events Tuesday 28th March 2023 V8 Idle Moment: Quentin Letts has an eye on politicians MG-Triumph 100 event at Silverstone - volunteers needed Monday 27th March 2023 NEWS: watch out for potholes in your MGV8 Saturday 25th March 2023 NEWS: V8 Supper on Saturday 10th June 2023 cancelled Thursday 23rd March 2023 Important - deadline for buying a Parade Lap ticket V8 Spares Wanted: gearbox or key parts Tuesday 21st March 2023 NEWS: Post Abingdon Weekender event in July Monday 20th March 2023 Important - deadline for buying a Parade Lap ticket Wednesday 15th March 2023 NEWS: report on the Budget Statement 2023 today Monday 13th March 2023 Preview of the Budget Statement on Wednesday Saturday 11th March 2023 MG-Triumph 100 event at Silverstone - volunteers needed Friday 10th March 2023 NEWS: UK photo ID for voting from 4th May 2023 NEWS: formal notice & agenda for the V8 AGM 2023 Thursday 9th March 2023 NEWS: don't delay, buy your MGV8 Parade Lap ticket now Tuesday 7th March 2023 NEWS: how to buy tickets for the Parade Lap at Silverstone Monday 6th March 2023 V8 Spares Wanted: RV8 sun visors Sunday 5th March 2023 V8 Spares for Sale: set of 4 Dunlop composites Saturday 4th March 2023 NEWS: only one space left for MGV8 Display in Abingdon Friday 3rd March 2023 Exceptional UK spec RV8 in Le Mans Green for sale Thursday 2nd March 2023 "Tax disc" as reminder for VED, insurance & MOT renewals Wednesday 1st March 2023 NEWS: new range of V8 Regalia launched Monday 27th February 2023 NEWS: Silverstone Auctions results for four MGV8s Friday 24th February 2023 NEWS: more views on reassessment of MOT exemption Wednesday 22nd February 2023 NEWS: DfT reassessment of classic car MOT exemption Monday 20th February 2023 Rebuild progress report 7 for MGBGTV8 (Aconite 0870) Sunday 19th February 2023 Rebuild progress report 6 for MGBGTV8 (Aconite 0870) Saturday 18th February 2023 NEWS: WW2 spy plane at Sywell Aerodrome Friday 17th February 2023 50V8 - frank verdict of Motor Sport on their MGBGTV8 road test Thursday 16th February 2023 50V8 - at last an MGV8 - Motor magazine review of the MGBGTV8 Wednesday 15th February 2023 50V8 - look what's gone into the MGBGT V8 - Autocar review Sunday 12th February 2023 NEWS: two new 50V8 events in the week before MG & Triumph 100 Friday 10th February 2023 50V8 - Police Review magazine in 1973 was keen on the MGBGTV8 Thursday 9th February 2023 50V8 - video clip of a BBC report on the 1973 Motor Show 50V8 events: see update on bookings Monday 6th February 2023 GOOD NEWS: V8 Webiste is up and running again! Friday 3rd February 2023 50V8 - memorable MGBGTV8 launch advert NEWS: "raffle-style"competition for classic cars Tuesday 31st January 2023 50V8 - marketing brochures for the MGBGTV8 Monday 30th January 2023 50V8 - MGBGTV8 launch photos from BL Saturday 28th January 2023 NEWS: don't miss booking for the V8 Curry on Sat 11th February 50V8 - press release for the MGBGTV8 launch in August 1973 Friday 27th January 2023 50V8 - Don Hayter recalls how the V8 was conceived & developed Thursday 26th January 2023 50V8 - an Australian MGB Buick V8 Roadster in 1967 Wednesday 25th January 2023 NEWS: glass of the grape can be great for the gut! Rebuild progress report 5 for MGBGTV8 (Aconite 0870) NEWS: information on A46 closures near Stoneleigh Monday 23rd January 2023 New workshop notes delivery system for overseas members Friday 20th January 2023 Rebuild progress report 4 for MGBGTV8 (Aconite 0870) Thursday 19th January 2023 NEWS: bookings for the MGBGTV8 Parade Lap at Silverstone Strong bookings for MGV8-50 weekend 19th & 20th August 2023 Tuesday 17th January 2023 NEWS: thief stealing airmailed Twister sets of workshop notes NEWS: don't miss a place on the MGV8 display in Abingdon NEWS: don't miss lunch at the Dog House pub NEWS: strong flow of bookings for MGV8-50 at Gaydon Sunday 15th January 2023 Specal ticket arrangements for the MGV8-50 event at Gaydon Saturday 14th January 2023 NEWS: visit to Rousham House on Wednesday 7th June V8 Spares Wanted: set of original Dunlop composites Friday 13th January 2023 NEWS: MGBGTV8 50th Anniversary parade at Silverstone NEWS: "Live Draw" competition run for an MGBGTV8 NEWS: track day calendar for 2023 released by MGoT Tuesday 10th January 2023 Update: Veloce 40% discount offer ends in 14th January 2023 NEWS: four MGV8s listed at Silverstone Auctons on 25th Feb NEWS: mystery solved over restaurant in Knowle for V8 Curry 2023! NEWS: V8 Curry arrangements made at Knowle Visits to the BMH Body Plant at Witney Monday 9th January 2023 NEWS: a BCV8 MGBGTV8 photo is on the MSUK yearbook Saturday 7th January 2023 RV8 spares wanted: RV8 Heater Blower Motor Friday 6th January 2023 NEWS: rare MGB 1 registration plate up for auction Thursday 5th January 2023 1973 - a tough time to launch the MGBGTV8 Wednesday 4th January 2023 MGBGTV8 - the MG with effortless performance Sunday 1st January 2023 Technical Topic: Which Oil? book for a Rover V8 engine NEWS: MGV8s at New Years Day meeting at Brooklands Thursday 29th December 2022 RV8 for Sale: exceptionally low mileage UK spec RV8 Wednesday 28th December 2022 NEWS: Club motorsport programme for 2023 announced Tuesday 27th December 2022 Memorable MG Route: over the pass to Applecross Boxing Day Monday 26th December 2022 30RV8 Anniversary: MG RV8 Road Test by Chris Goffey 30RV8 Anniversary: MG RV8- two minute review by Quentin Willson Saturday 24th December 2022 V8 Idle Moment Friday 23rd December 2022 NEWS: fuel prices stay high for Christmas Thursday 22nd December 2022 RV8 for Sale: well maintained reimported RV8 with a new hood Thursday 15th December 2022 NEWS: update on bookings for MGV8-50 Events weekend Monday 12th December 2022 Another V8 Idle Moment: three lively Santas V8 Idle Moment: new on-tap beer launched Saturday 10th December 2022 RV8 temperature gauge earthing issues solved Wednesday 7th December 2022 NEWS: Silverstone Classic gets a new name for 2023 Tuesday 6th December 2022 NEWS: MGBGTV8 at Barons auction did not sell NEWS: pre-production development prototype MGBGTV8 for sale NEWS: MGBGTV8 on LeJog 2022 Sunday 4th December 2022 Acccess Pass bookings for MGV8-50 display at Abingdon Bookings for Buffet Lunch at Dog House pub Access Pass bookings for MGV8-50 event at Gaydon