£6,496
1974 MGB ROADSTER
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This MGB GT, finished in Damask Red, benefits from a previous restoration by Renaissance MGs and a recent recommissioning after storage. It features updated minilite wheels and lower profile tyres.
Condition
7
The car has been previously restored, retrimmed, and recommissioned, indicating that it had wear and tear that required attention. The listing mentions photographs and receipts for works completed, suggesting that the car has undergone maintenance and repairs. The fact that it was subject to a previous restoration and recently recommissioned suggests that the car may not be in pristine condition but is well-maintained. The larger minilite wheels and lower profile tires are modifications from the original factory configuration.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
GHNS 3444549
Chassis No:
Odometer:
11,208 miles
SKJ 678M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Subject of previous restoration - Recently serviced prior to sale The MGB was first introduced in May 1962 as a direct replacement for the MGA.
Performance was brisk with power supplied by a 1798cc four cylinder iron block engine set within a monocoque lightweight body shell with crumple zones incorporated.
October 1965 saw the introduction of the GT and was based on the already popular roadster.
Designed by Pininfarina, the new GT sported a hatchback giving useful access to the rear luggage space and a rear bench seat that enabled the car to be called a 2+2.
Although acceleration was slightly slower than the roadster, top speed was better by 5mph due to the increased aerodynamic efficiency.
Subject to an previous restoration by marque specialist Renaissance MGs, this smart late chrome-bumpered MGB has also been retrimmed in the past, and fitted with a replacement hood.
Finished in Damask Red with larger minilite wheels and lower profile tyres, the MG has been recently recommissi...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
11,299 miles
Registration Date
1974-06-13
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 03 2025 with 11,299 miles
Passed
On May 15 2024 with 11,276 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight underbody corrosion
Passed
On Oct 28 2011 with 11,139 miles
Failed
On Oct 25 2011 with 11,139 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jul 28 2010 with 11,011 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Jul 27 2010 with 11,011 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jul 27 2009 with 10,139 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 11 2008 with 9,781 miles
Failed
On Jun 09 2008 with 9,781 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On May 01 2007 with 9,143 miles
Passed
On Mar 07 2006 with 8,386 miles
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