Est: £7,000 - £9,000
1981 MGB Roadster V8
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 80
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
GVADJ1AG518969
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
RHH115F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
V8 engine fitted; showing just 11,714 miles ( not verified ); car back dated to the 60s; since being on site we have been able to get the car to run with the aid of easystartOffered from a deceased estate, this 1981 MGB Roadster V8 is being sold with limited accompanying documentation, and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this description, details may be updated as further information becomes available.First registered in June 1981 with the registration XGK 246W, the car later received a 1968-issued private registration plate which, together with its wire wheels and chrome bumpers, gives it the more desirable appearance of an earlier MGB Roadster.
Finished in Burgundy Red with a black leatherette interior and black hood, the car has had six former keepers and has been in the current ownership since November 2009.The odometer currently displays 11,714 miles, although this figure cannot be verified.
The last MOT expired in September 2023; however, as the vehic...
Points of note
£5,720
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,274
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 14 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
7,185 miles
Registration Date
1981-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 15 2022 with 7,185 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Axle anti droop strap deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Flexible fuel hoses deteriorated
Passed
On Sep 10 2021 with 6,272 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2020 with 5,238 miles
Failed
On Jul 08 2020 with 5,192 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting bolt loose (1.1.15 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 22 2013 with 5,046 miles
Passed
On Mar 30 2012 with 4,884 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 21 2011 with 4,267 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2010 with 3,067 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2010 with 3,067 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Mar 24 2009 with 92,082 miles
Passed
On Feb 22 2008 with 89,718 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Sep 16 2006 with 86,340 miles
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