TBC
1978 MG B
Barons Manor Park • United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025 • Lot 113
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 MGB in Tartan Red has been fully restored with a chrome bumper conversion and many new parts, including an engine with under 200 miles. It features an MOT until July 2026 and presents well, making it a potentially good addition to a collection.
Condition
7
Underwent full body restoration.
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Manual
Transmission:
GHN5451646G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,402 miles
DTU 556S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
No Reserve.
Registration: DTU 556S
Odometer: 22,402
Chassis: GHN5451646G
MOT: July 2026
Underwent a full body and comeplet respray restoration
Invoices for work carried out
1798cc
Rubber bumper converted to Chrome bumper
Presents well
1978 MG B presented in Tartan red and offered for sale at No Reserve.
This vehicle was acquired in 2010 by the current vendor and has been garaged kept since 1989, with 7 previous keepers.
The vehicle presents well, having underwent a full body and complete respray restoration over 2021 to 2024, with receipts available.
The vehicle starts and is said to drive well, is showing 22,400 miles on the odometer and comes with an MOT till July 2026 (no advisories).
Work carried out includes, a new engine and clutch fitted in September 2021; balanced engine B2000 with less than 200 miles; independent front coiled suspension with disc brakes; 4 speed manual gearbox; carburettors renovated with new spindles and seals; and a new starter motor.
In terms of bod...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,526
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 10 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
22,400 miles
Registration Date
1978-05-12
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 11 2025 with 22,400 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under body and chassis various stages corrosion and repairs heavely undersealed
- battery box corroded
Failed
On May 30 2025 with 22,400 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor:
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- under body and chassis various stages corrosion and repairs heavely undersealed
- battery box corroded
- Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 07 2024 with 22,402 miles
Failed
On Jun 07 2024 with 22,400 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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