£5,625
1979 MG B Roadster
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 MGB Roadster, finished in Pageant Blue with Black upholstery, is an older restoration that "still presents well". Showing a credible 46,500 miles, it comes with invoices back to the 90s and a fresh MOT, suggesting careful maintenance.
Condition
6
The car is described as an older restoration that still presents well. It has credible mileage and comes with a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates. It is finished in Pageant Blue with Black upholstery and rides on correct-type Rostyle wheels. No major flaws are mentioned, suggesting it's in good condition for its age.
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Manual
Transmission:
GHN5482377G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
46,000 miles
DPL 516V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run.
With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'.
Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1798cc 'B' series four-cylinder engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission.
Capable of over 100mph (especially if specified with overdrive), the provision of disc/drum brakes and rack and pinion steering greatly aided control.
However, the biggest visual change in the car’s history occurred when steel reinforced rubber bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch.
By the time Roadster production ceased in October 1980, a total of 399,070 are said to have been produced.
Finished in Pageant Blue with Black upholstery, ‘DPL 516V’ is understood to be an older restoration, the 46,000 miles shown to its odometer is reportedly supported by t...
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£655
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£69,680
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
46,639 miles
Registration Date
1979-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 02 2025 with 46,639 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 02 2025 with 46,639 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 10 2023 with 46,567 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2022 with 46,362 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 24 2021 with 45,936 miles
Failed
On Jun 22 2021 with 45,936 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced all (4.1.4 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Nov 20 2018 with 45,928 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Some end float O/S/R hub
- Some end float N/S/F & O/S/F hub bearing
- Some lift/wear N/S/F & O/S/F upper & lower trunnion joints
- Some wear steering rack N/S joint
- O/S -centre jacking point bracket corroded
Passed
On Nov 23 2017 with 45,912 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake pads 75% worn approx
Failed
On Nov 23 2017 with 45,912 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Front brake pads 75% worn approx
Passed
On Nov 25 2016 with 45,908 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front slight lift in nearside and offside king pins
Failed
On Nov 03 2016 with 45,888 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer lower sill join (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Front slight lift in nearside and offside kingpins
Passed
On Aug 11 2015 with 45,802 miles
Failed
On Aug 11 2015 with 45,802 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 24 2012 with 45,406 miles
Failed
On Oct 24 2012 with 45,406 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Sep 19 2011 with 45,323 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- advise handbrake cable rubber mounting deteriated
- advise front tyres sidewalls in poor condition
Failed
On Aug 15 2011 with 45,322 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- front tyre sidewalls in poor condition
- handbrake cable rubber mounting deteriated
Failed
On Jun 25 2011 with 45,321 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- advise front tyres perrished badly
- advise off side rear parking brake performance low
Passed
On Mar 30 2009 with 43,652 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2008 with 42,351 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On May 01 2007 with 42,157 miles
Failed
On May 01 2007 with 42,157 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Passed
On May 08 2006 with 41,399 miles
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