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Asking Price: £14,995

1981 MG B Roadster

Kim Cairns • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £14,995

1981 MG B Roadster

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A highly original, low-mileage 1981 MGB Roadster in immaculate black with grey striped seats. Having had only two owners and covered just 27,000 miles, this final-year model is presented as one of the nicest to drive, ideal for those seeking true originality.

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Condition 

10

Described as immaculate, unrestored original

/ 10

27,000 miles

1981

Classified

ORB740W

United Kingdom

Asking Price: £14,995

1981 MG B Roadster

Kim Cairns • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

1981 MGB Roadster *Only 27,000 miles/ULEZ EXEMPT*

Finished in immaculate Black with original grey cloth stripped seats.

Only 2 owners from new the last owner for the past 31 years.

Has only covered an incredible 27,000 miles from new.

Comes with a new hood, Tonneau Cover, Hood Cover and Grundig Radio Cassette Player.

Immaculate unrestored original car.

Registered on the 12th of May 1981 the final year of production.

Just been on a road test and its one of the nicest ones I have driven.

If you want originality this is the one.

Established in 1972 Kim Cairns is a family run business offering a wealth of experience and professionalism.

In addition to car sales we have an excellent after sales centre, all of our services and MOTs etc are done in house.

Free delivery to England, Wales or to any UK port.

International transportation can be arranged.

Part exchanges of both classic and modern cars welcome.

Licensed credit broker dealing with major finance houses.

Price Analysis vs Other B Roadsters

£655

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,100

Median Price (Since 2020)

£69,680

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous B Roadster Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 7th Aug 2021

Latest MOT mileage:

27,128 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 8th Aug 2020, 27,128 miles


Passed

On 2nd Jul 2018, 27,112 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 7th Jul 2017, 27,020 miles


Passed

On 7th Jun 2016, 27,008 miles


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Meet the Seller

Kim Cairns

Common Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7PF, England

Based in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Kim Cairns is a dealership handling classic, sports, and prestige vehicles. They offer vehicle sales, finance, and part-exchange services.

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