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£1,050

1981 MG B GT LE

Barons • UK • 20 Apr 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£1,050

1981 MG B GT LE

UK • 20 Apr 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This LE model was off the road for 11 years and has had minimal use since. It needs bodywork, mechanical checks and a V5 application.

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Condition 

4

The car was off the road for over a decade and requires bodywork and mechanical checks. The vendor also indicates that a V5 application is necessary, meaning the paperwork is not up to date.

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102,496 miles

UWR 745W

1981

Auction

GVGEJ1AG522033

RHD

United Kingdom

£1,050

1981 MG B GT LE

Barons • UK • 20 Apr 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

This LE model is offered without reserve.

It was off the road from 2002 until 2013.

In 2001 it's mileage was recorded at 98,756 and when it was Mo

T'd for the first time after eleven years it's mileage was recorded at 99,915.

Since then it has had two further Mo

Ts, in 2014 and 2015 when last issued.

It has covered 700 miles since.

Comes with receipts dating from the 1980's and 1990's, Mo

Ts from 1988 to 2001.

The mileage is currently recorded at 102,496.

The vendor bought the vehicle recently with a view to getting it back on the road, however due to another renovation (E-Type) and lack of space, he has decided to let someone else have that opportunity.

The car starts and drives but will require bodywork/sills work, as well as a good check over mechanically.

The V5 will have to be applied for, but it does come with the green slip V5C/2 from an old V5.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person emp...

Price Analysis vs Other B GT Limited Editions

£900

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,420

Median Price (Since 2020)

£72,086

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on 30th Apr 2015

Latest MOT mileage:

1,805 miles

MOT History

Failed

On 30th Apr 2015, 1,805 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)


User Entered:
- Light corrosion throughout vehicle, does not appear excessive

Passed

On 30th Apr 2015, 1,805 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)


User Entered:
- Light corrosion throughout vehicle, does not appear excessive

Passed

On 28th Apr 2014, 671 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Failed

On 16th May 2013, 99,915 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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