Four owners from new; only 1,300 miles on new Ivor Searle engine; recent new clutch kit; huge history file; driven 40 miles to the sale; a pampered MG that is ready to enjoy First registered in Halifax in April 1965, this MGB Roadster has had just four owners from new, according to the V5C, our vendor acquiring the car in 2021 from a Lancashire gent who had owned it since 1995.It comes with a huge file of invoices to show careful maintenance and regular waxoil treatment over the last 30 years, including a new four-synchro gearbox in 2007 when it was showing c.12k miles on the speedo.

No fewer than 27 old MOTs show that it has always been in light regular use, covering some 17,000 miles since 1984.

Our vendor has kept the car meticulously maintained during his five-year ownership, a quick tot-up of the bills showing that he has spent over £7,500 on upkeep and improvements.

Highlights include a reconditioned Ivor Searle engine at 15,878 miles; new clutch kit; carbs overhauled; brakes ...