£12,012 • £8,000 - £12,000
1977 MGB GT (V8)
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 148
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 MGB GT (V8) is a rebuilt project car featuring a new 4.0 litre V8 engine and numerous performance enhancements. Although it's currently not running and needs recommissioning, it comes with a comprehensive history folder.
Condition
3
The car is described as currently a non-runner needing recommissioning, indicating mechanical issues. Also, it has been used sparingly and scarcely used since purchase, suggesting it needs work to get it back in top condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
GHD5420980G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
5,200 miles
POL 530R
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1977 Make: MG Model: B GT (V8) Registration: POL 530R Chassis No: GHD5420980G Engine No: 13491 Odometer: 5,200 The MGB was launched in May 1962 to replace the MGA.
Introduced as a four-cylinder roadster, a coupé with 2+2 seating was added in 1965, with production continuing until October 1980.
The MGB GT sported a ground-breaking design by Pininfarina with the launch of its sporty 'hatchback' style.
By combining the sloping rear window with the rear deck lid, the GT offered the utility of a hatchback whilst retaining the style and shape of a coupé.
Acceleration of the GT was slightly slower than that of the Roadster due to its increased weight although top speed was improved by 5mph to 105mph due to better aerodynamics.
This MGB GT has been rebuilt from the ground up by the previous vendor, over a five-year period, resulting in an MGB with exceptional performance.
The specification is enormous and includes a new 4.0 litre V8 engine supplied by Turner Engineering including h...
Points of note
£5,940
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,312
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 21 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
4,543 miles
Registration Date
1977-03-23
MOT History
Passed
On May 22 2019 with 4,543 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- vehicle heavily modified for track use , roll cage fitted, wheel spacers, uprated suspension etc
- vehicle runs rough when cold
Passed
On Apr 27 2017 with 3,072 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- engine oil leak
- engine running rough
- headlights poor fit
- nearside engine mounting nut missing
Failed
On Mar 14 2017 with 2,969 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- engine oil leak
- nut missing on nearside engine mountig
Passed
On Feb 20 2015 with 1,966 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Oil leak
- nut missing on nearside engine mounting
Failed
On Feb 18 2015 with 1,966 miles
There were 25 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Oil leak
- nut missing on nearside engine mounting
Passed
On Feb 03 2014 with 187 miles
Failed
On Jan 24 2014 with 100 miles
There were 24 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- parking brake cable badly routed and very tight
Passed
On Sep 25 2012 with 80,637 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- nearside rear axle check strap broken
- nearside front seat fixing poor, advise improving
Failed
On Sep 18 2012 with 80,562 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- nearside rear axle check strap broken
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