Est: £3,500 - £4,500
1976 MGB Roadster
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 65
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 MGB Roadster, with a 1,798cc engine and manual gearbox, includes both a hard top and soft top. Recent replacements of the alternator, fuel pump, and ignition coil enhance its appeal, though the history file is modest.
Condition
6
Moderate wear; reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
GHN5404518G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NVW631P
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Just five former keepers in total; recently the alternator, fuel pump and ignition coil were replaced; Hard top and soft top comes with the carRegistered in June 1976, this charming MGB Roadster is powered by the well-known 1,798cc engine paired with a manual gearbox, offering the classic British sports car driving experience that has made the MGB a favourite with enthusiasts for decades.According to the V5C, the car has been in the same ownership for over 13 years and has had just five former keepers in total, suggesting long-term care and enjoyment rather than frequent changes of hands.
It is supplied with both a hard top and a soft top, with the soft top currently stored in the boot, providing flexibility for year-round use.The history file is modest but includes the V5C registration document, a number of previous MOT certificates, and a couple of invoices from MGB Hive dated 2009 and 2017 covering general maintenance items such as steering rack gaiters, a handbrake cable, bulbs, a...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 20 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
81,166 miles
Registration Date
1976-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 21 2017 with 81,166 miles
Failed
On Dec 06 2017 with 81,143 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part coil spring (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Nov 25 2009 with 80,972 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- front number plate cracked
- offside headlamp reflector slightly rusty
- offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
- underside very rusty in places
Passed
On Nov 11 2008 with 80,327 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- underside rusty
- front tyres perrished
Passed
On Nov 26 2007 with 78,965 miles
Failed
On Nov 26 2007 with 78,964 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls badly perished
- front number plate cracked
Passed
On Jun 23 2006 with 76,036 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2006 with 76,036 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- front brakes slightly binding
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