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1964 MGB Roadster
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 11r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This MGB is a very original example, finished in Iris Blue with a black leather interior. It features a rare three-bearing 1,798 cc B-Series engine and comes with its original buff logbook, confirming its authenticity.
Condition
7
Good condition, some reconditioning done.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
GHN332980
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,655 miles
AKX 974B
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Conceived in the late 1950s and launched in 1962, the MGB would turn out to be one of the most successful sportscars of all time.
Attractively styled, cheap to run, and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the 'B' carried on MG's traditional role of providing affordable, sportscar motoring for the ordinary enthusiast.
The MGB was mechanically similar to the preceding MGA, though with a heavier, unitary construction bodyshell.
To compensate for the newcomer's increased weight the existing B-Series engine was stretched from 1,622 to 1,798cc, while the MGB's aerodynamically efficient lines made the most of the maximum available 95bhp to achieve a top speed which just bested the magic 'ton'.
A 'right first time' design that changed little over the years apart from the adoption of a more robust five-main-bearing engine in 1965 (fitted from the start of GT production that autumn) a minor facelift for 1970 and the adoption of plastic bumpers (to comply with US legislation) for 1975, th...
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,245
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 06 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
55,442 miles
Registration Date
1964-04-28
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 07 2016 with 55,442 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in nearside and offside front king pins
- general welding on underside of car with undersill over it.
Failed
On Nov 26 2016 with 55,432 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory:
- slight play in nearside and offside front king pins
- general welding on underside of car with undersill over it.
Passed
On Jul 01 2015 with 54,599 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 22 2014 with 54,100 miles
Failed
On Jun 10 2013 with 53,748 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
- Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
User Entered:
- o/s front upper king pin is locked with two nuts and not a split pin.
Passed
On Jun 10 2013 with 53,748 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s front upper king pin is locked with two nuts and not a split pin.
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