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1989 MG Metro 6R4 Unique opportunity to acquire a rally-winning 6R4 in outstanding condition
United Kingdom • 27 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 MG Metro 6R4, registration Q777 RDS, presents a unique opportunity to acquire a rally-winning vehicle in outstanding condition. Subject to a thorough nine-month restoration in 2023, the car features a 2.5-litre Hart 420R engine, an uprated Hewland FGC gearbox, and numerous new or rebuilt components, making it a highly desirable piece of rally history.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'outstanding condition' and 'excellent throughout' by the vendor. The extensive nine-month restoration project and the minimal mileage covered by the engine, gearbox, clutch, and suspension since their rebuilds suggest the car is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
6R4032
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
Q777 RDS
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
MOT – June 2026 An iconic rally car of the 1980s, this MG Metro 6R4 is an immaculate example that the vendor describes as simply ‘excellent’ throughout.
It has had just three former keepers, with the previous owner having it for more than a decade.
A successful businessman, they were passionate about rallying and owned a top-notch motorsport team for many years.
The campaigned ‘Q777RDS’ for more than a decade.
The vendor acquired this MG Metro 6R4 in April 2024.
The vendor says ‘Q777RDS’ was bought as an unrallied Clubman shell from the original Group B stock following the earlier ban of Group B rallying after the 1986 season.
It was registered with its ‘Q’ plate from the outset.
This car is 2WD and features a 2.5-litre Hart 420R engine, mated to an uprated Hewland FGC gearbox.
According to eWRC records, it was originally campaigned by well-known driver Murray Grierson from 1989 to 1992.
Debuting on the 1989 Tweedies Daihatsu Stages, notable results included five rally wins.
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£80,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£219,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£425,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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