£4,273 • £3,500 - £4,500
1979 MGB Roadster
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 MGB Roadster, owned by the current keeper for 25 years, has undergone extensive restoration and reconditioning, including a 2022 body and paint refresh, along with engine and gearbox work in prior years. It features both a soft top and a hard top, Minilite-style wheels, and a recent MOT valid until March 2026, making it a mechanically sound and cosmetically appealing classic.
Condition
7
The car has undergone an extensive restoration in 2022, including bodywork refurbishment, a full respray, and wax-oiling. The interior is matching black leatherette. Some parts have been reconditioned like the engine in 2001 and gearbox in 2018. It does not appear to have any major mechanical or cosmetic issues. Therefore, it is in Very Good condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
508709
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
EUY666W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Owned for the last 25 years by current keeper; extensive restoration; fully documented with pictures in 2022; reconditioned engine 2001; reconditioned gearbox in 2018 This attractive 1979 MGB Roadster has had just seven previous keepers and has been in the care of its current owner since August 2000.
Finished in black with a matching black leatherette interior, it is the later rubber-bumper model and comes complete with both a soft top and a hard top, along with a tonneau cover.
The car sits on a handsome set of Minilite-style wheels and was first registered in August 1980.
It is powered by the renowned 1798cc engine and has an MOT valid until March 2026.
It drove over 15 miles to the sale and has been starting and running reliably on site for photographs and video.
The history accompanying the car is extensive, including an old-style logbook, twenty-eight past MOTs, the original handbook and a large neatly arranged book documenting the 2022 restoration with photograph...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,245
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
70,016 miles
Registration Date
1979-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 14 2025 with 70,016 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2024 with 69,787 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front king pin has slight lift.
Failed
On Apr 16 2024 with 69,787 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front king pin has slight lift.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 17 2023 with 68,661 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2022 with 68,834 miles
Failed
On Apr 19 2022 with 68,834 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Passed
On Nov 17 2020 with 63,940 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Small amount of lift in offside front steering king pin.
Passed
On May 01 2019 with 59,879 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Small amount of lift in offside front steering king pin..
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 57,692 miles
Passed
On May 10 2017 with 56,358 miles
Passed
On Apr 28 2016 with 54,810 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 05 2015 with 51,864 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Apr 29 2014 with 50,871 miles
Failed
On Apr 28 2014 with 50,871 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Feb 22 2012 with 46,761 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Mar 16 2011 with 45,569 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Mar 08 2010 with 43,781 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed
On Mar 03 2010 with 43,781 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Front prop shaft u/j worn.
Passed
On Feb 20 2009 with 42,251 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- handbrake has very little reserve travel left
- slight lift in offside front kingpin
- offside inner sill rail has rotted through
Passed
On Feb 14 2008 with 38,541 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight lift and play in offside front kingpin
- slight lift in nearside front kingpin
- corrosion starting in offside front outer sill rail
Passed
On Feb 09 2007 with 35,653 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- offside front tyre right on legal limit on inner shoulder
- nearside front tyre getting close to limit on inner shoulder
- corrosion starting in offside front outer chassis rail under front floor
Passed
On Feb 17 2006 with 32,079 miles
Failed
On Feb 10 2006 with 31,975 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty
- slight lift in offside front kingpin, all front end joints need greasing
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