£17,719 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1973 MG B Roadster 1 of the best examples we’ve encountered
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 27
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 MGB Roadster is a meticulously restored example, featuring a 'Heritage' body shell, reconditioned mechanicals, and a high-quality interior. With only 47,000 miles believed from new and recent expenditures, it presents as a well-cared-for classic ready for enjoyment.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration, including a new Heritage body shell and reconditioned mechanical components. It has covered around 7,000 miles since the rebuild and is said to drive extremely well. The interior is finished to a very high standard with reconditioned seats and new carpets. While not in perfect condition, it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
GHN5329542G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
47,000 miles
RTN 220M
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 a four-speed manual transmission.
Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.
We aren’t aware of a competition where the task is to spend the most amount of money possible on an MGB, however you’d certainly think that had been the brief with this car! Consigned to us from a deceased estate and believed to have covered a mere 47,000 miles from new, RTN 220M was taken off the road in 1993 and remained in dry storage until around 1998, when a major restoration (with an absolute disregard for cost) began...
Starting with a new ‘Heritage’ body shell which was pr...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,344
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 23 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
46,957 miles
Registration Date
1973-10-19
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 24 2020 with 46,957 miles
Passed
On Oct 23 2017 with 44,810 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2016 with 44,755 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2015 with 44,627 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2014 with 44,440 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2012 with 43,965 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Drivers seat mounting loose.
Passed
On Aug 30 2011 with 43,766 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 02 2010 with 43,546 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- 1.slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
Passed
On Sep 09 2009 with 43,252 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- 1) Slight play in steering column top bush and O/S/R wheel bearing.
Passed
On Sep 11 2008 with 43,043 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2007 with 42,693 miles
Passed
On Oct 24 2006 with 42,202 miles
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