£5,000 - £6,000
1965 MGB Roadster
Brightwells • United Kingdom • 17 Sept 2025 • Lot 67
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This early 'pull-handle' 1965 MGB Roadster has been restored and well-maintained, with a documented history and recent upgrades. It features an unleaded head, alloy wheels, and has been driven 150 miles to the sale, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Condition
7
Restored, well-maintained, minor wear visible.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
56,179 miles
FUY4C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Early 'pull-handle' MGB; restored in the late-1980s and carefully used since; current owner 8 years; unleaded head; alloy wheels; driven 150 miles to the sale; ready to enjoy As the Heritage Certificate confirms, this early pull-handle MGB Roadster was built in January 1965 as a RHD UK market car and was originally finished in Iris Blue with a blue interior and was supplied new via John Bryant & Son Ltd of Bromsgrove.
A DVLA print-out records the details of nine previous owners from 1976 – 2017 and a colour change from blue to red in 1986 which was presumably when the car was restored.
An engineer’s report from September 1989 declares the car to be in “generally excellent condition” and refers to a fully restored body shell with new wings, floor sections, sills and doors, a reconditioned gearbox and a good engine (which is original to the car) with no oil leaks.
There are tons of invoices for subsequent upkeep including lots of new parts in 2010/11 including a new clutch, new brake ...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,526
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 25 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
53,637 miles
Registration Date
1965-04-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 04 2016 with 53,637 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2015 with 52,277 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight oil leak from diff pinion
Passed
On Jun 24 2014 with 50,271 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- diff oil leak
- main beam warning light not working
Failed
On Jun 24 2014 with 50,271 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- diff oil leak
- main beam warning light not working
Passed
On Jun 17 2013 with 47,830 miles
Failed
On Jun 17 2013 with 47,830 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Jun 22 2012 with 46,172 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2011 with 43,886 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2010 with 43,687 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
Passed
On Jun 25 2009 with 43,437 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2008 with 43,082 miles
Passed
On May 14 2007 with 42,994 miles
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