£4,876
1981 MGBGT-LE 1 owner
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 21 Apr 2015
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£4,876
1981 MGBGT-LE 1 owner
UK • 21 Apr 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive 1980 MGB GT LE, one of only 580 produced. It boasts a comprehensive documented history, including the original bill of sale and service records, with body restoration and unleaded cylinder head conversion already performed. The car retains its original features, special edition trim, and has covered just over 96,000 miles, making it an appealing find for collectors.
Condition
7
The car has been subject to a body restoration and cylinder head conversion. It has comprehensive documented history and original components, suggesting careful maintenance. Mileage is relatively low for its age. However, it's not in perfect condition, reconditioning would likely enhance its value.
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96,370 miles
RRK 575W
1981
Auction
GVGEJ1AG522487
RHD
United Kingdom
£4,876
1981 MGBGT-LE 1 owner
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 21 Apr 2015
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
1 of just 580 GT LE's produced to celebrate 50 years of production & to mark the end of MGB production at Abingdon.
Equipped with Overdrive, Silver LE decals, LE front spoiler, Special Limited Edition badges and cast LE alloy wheels.
An Original UK RHD example, supplied new to a lady Barrister by MG dealer Weston's Garage (Kew) Ltd, complete with documented comprehensive history including the original bill of sale (OTR price of £6,805.75) Original owners document wallet, owner's handbook, original passport to service (Stamped by Weston's Garage Ltd & Connell Cars Ltd up to 89,961 miles), along with various service/parts invoices.
In late 2000 RRK 575W was subject to a body restoration by Autoperfection of London Costing over £5,500, in 2007 an unleaded cylinder head conversion was carried out by a Classic Car specialist , a genuine 1 owner example which has covered just 96,370 miles from new.
Price Analysis vs Other B GT Limited Editions
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,420
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,086
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous B GT Limited Edition Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
7,157 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Jul 2025, 7,157 miles
Passed
On 24th Oct 2023, 5,963 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 17th Oct 2023, 5,951 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 12th Oct 2022, 4,937 miles
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