Asking Price: £13,950
1973 MG MGB Roadster Roadster (U597)
Classicwise • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 MGB Roadster features an older body restoration, attractive teal blue paint, and a black vinyl interior. Upgrades include a full suspension rebuild, comprehensive braking overhaul, electronic ignition, and a stainless steel exhaust, ensuring a well-sorted and enjoyable classic driving experience.
Condition
7
Older restoration, well cared for.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
74,000 miles
WEX717M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Vehicle 1973 MGB Roadster Teal Blue with Black Trim A very smart example of the ever-popular MGB Roadster, this 1973 car is finished in an attractive teal blue, complemented by black vinyl trim and sitting handsomely on Minilite-style alloy wheels.
The car has benefited from an older body restoration completed to a very high standard, which continues to present extremely well today.
Panel alignment is notably good, with tight, even gaps throughout, clearly reflecting the quality of the work.
The paintwork remains deep and lustrous, suiting the MGB s classic lines perfectly.
Mechanically, this Roadster has been well cared for and thoughtfully upgraded.
A recent full suspension rebuild has transformed the way the car drives, delivering a tight, responsive and confidence-inspiring feel.
Braking has also been comprehensively addressed, with a recent overhaul including calipers, cylinders, Greenstuff pads and new linings, ensuring strong and dependable stopping power.
The engine is ...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,092
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 04 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
74,393 miles
Registration Date
1973-08-11
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 05 2026 with 74,393 miles
Passed
On Jul 01 2020 with 70,199 miles
Passed
On May 22 2019 with 69,784 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- underside of vehicle is generally corroded
- both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn
- offside front king pin is worn
Failed
On May 22 2019 with 69,784 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- underside of vehicle is generally corroded
- both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn
- offside front king pin is worn
Passed
On May 24 2018 with 69,764 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flash with indicator operation (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- offside front king pin and wheel bearing are worn
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed
On May 24 2018 with 69,764 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flash with indicator operation (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- offside front king pin and wheel bearing are worn
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Apr 25 2017 with 69,700 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- offside front king pin has play
- offside front side affected by indicator
- offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn
- nearside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn and close to a failure
- front brake pipes corroded
Passed
On Apr 28 2016 with 69,324 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front subframe and suspension arm corroded
- front lower arm bushs worn
- nearside front brake has slight bind
- offside front wheel bearing has slight play
- offside front upper arm outer bush worn
- offside front trunion has slight play
- parking brake reading low and close to failure
Failed
On Apr 28 2016 with 69,324 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- front subframe and suspension arm corroded
- front lower arm bushs worn
- nearside front brake has slight bind
- offside front wheel bearing has slight play
- offside front upper arm outer bush worn
- offside front trunion has slight play
- parking brake reading low and close to failure
Passed
On Mar 23 2015 with 68,955 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Passed
On Jun 05 2014 with 68,934 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 18 2013 with 68,796 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside front fog lamp damaged.
Failed
On Jun 04 2013 with 68,796 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside front fog light damaged.
Passed
On Jan 23 2013 with 68,782 miles
Failed
On Dec 29 2012 with 68,782 miles
There were 19 defects noted.
Fail:
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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