£15,000 - £20,000
1972 MG B GT Race Car - offered directly from Richard Hammond
United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
Richard Hammond's personal MG B GT race car, featured on Top Gear and Richard Hammond’s Workshop. It boasts a Rick Wood Motorsport-built engine, recent race preparation, and documented competition use, appealing to racers, collectors, and fans alike.
Condition
7
Good mechanicals, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
GHD5300337G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
EON 875L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This is a unique piece of modern British motoring television history, Richard Hammond’s personal MG B GT race car, and notably the final car he drove during his time on Top Gear.
Originally a road-going MG B GT, EON 875L was transformed into a fully prepared race car during Series 2 of Richard Hammond’s Workshop, where viewers followed its evolution from classic coupé to competitive circuit racer at The Smallest Cog.
The build was carried out with the same attention to detail and enthusiasm that defined the programme, resulting in a car that is both properly engineered and rich in provenance.
Power comes from a Rick Wood Motorsport–built engine, dyno proven at 131bhp, offering strong, reliable performance well suited to historic racing.
The car has enjoyed four full seasons of competition between 2022 and 2025, benefiting from consistent use and ongoing development rather than static display.
Recently, the MG has been checked over and race prepared including a head skim and new head ...
Points of note
£312
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,190
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 10 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
61,298 miles
Registration Date
1972-10-13
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 11 2019 with 61,298 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 23 2018 with 61,266 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2017 with 61,245 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2015 with 61,227 miles
Failed
On Oct 13 2015 with 61,226 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Oct 17 2014 with 61,195 miles
Failed
On Oct 14 2014 with 61,195 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Aug 05 2013 with 60,868 miles
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