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Est: £3,500 - £4,500

1979 MGB GT

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 93

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Vehicle Details

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Condition 

7

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Manual

Transmission:

GHD5472861G

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

TCW224T

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Restored and repainted in 2023; many new parts fitted including five new tyres; recent thorough service; electronic ignition; driven 40 miles to the sale; a freshly rejuvenated MG, ready to enjoy As the Heritage Certificate confirms, this MGB GT left the works in June 1978 and was originally Leyland White with an Orange and Brown interior, fitted with an overdrive gearbox and Rostyle wheels.

Supplied new via Lookers Ltd of Bradford, it was first registered in February 1979.A note on file states that it was restored in the past, including new front wings, new bonnet, new door skins and new sills.

HPI records a colour change from grey to green in 1994 so that is most likely when the work was carried out.

There are lots of bills from 2022 onwards to show upkeep and improvements, including another body restoration and a repaint in the current Mitsubishi Jupiter Green in December 2022.

Other work in 2023 includes new door cards; new headlining; new front and rear screen rubbers; new win...

Points of note

£312

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,520

Median Price (Since 2020)

£66,190

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Apr 05 2018

Latest MOT Mileage

15,802 miles

Registration Date

1978-06-08

MOT History

Passed

On Apr 06 2017 with 15,802 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- frt wheel brgs play and slight noise

Passed

On May 11 2007 with 15,597 miles


Failed

On May 11 2007 with 15,584 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passed

On Apr 21 2006 with 13,485 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Failed

On Apr 06 2006 with 13,428 miles

There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- (Dangerous) Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)


Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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