£9,488 • £10,000 - £12,000
1973 MG B GT V8 Big-engined grand tourer with low indicated miles
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 MG B GT V8 is an early example with low indicated miles and retains its original specification, including a period colour scheme. While showing some age-related wear, it presents a fantastic opportunity to own a desirable classic grand tourer.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good running order and well-loved, but it has age-related marks on the paintwork and some light pitting on the rear bumper and scuttle vent. The interior looks very original and in nice order. The car requires some reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
GD2D1776G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
68,500 miles
VLN708M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The MGB GT V8, introduced by MG in 1973, was a factory-built, eight-cylinder evolution of the popular MGB GT coupé.
Its creation was inspired by the success of independent conversions that proved the car’s chassis could comfortably handle more power than the standard four-cylinder engine.
MG engineers selected the lightweight Rover 3.5-litre all-aluminium V8 - originally derived from a Buick design - which provided strong performance without overwhelming the car’s balance.
The result was a refined, torquey grand tourer capable of smooth, effortless acceleration and long-distance cruising.
Despite its strengths, the model faced unfortunate timing: fuel crises, insurance concerns, and internal competition within British Leyland limited production to just a few thousand units before it ended in 1976.
Today, the MGB GT V8 is celebrated as one of the most desirable and capable factory MGs ever produced, blending classic British sports-car charm with V8 character and reliability.
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£5,940
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£16,395
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 01 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
68,471 miles
Registration Date
1973-11-16
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 02 2016 with 68,471 miles
Passed
On Nov 25 2010 with 68,457 miles
Passed
On Nov 25 2009 with 68,391 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2008 with 68,250 miles
Passed
On Nov 13 2007 with 68,038 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Nov 13 2006 with 68,025 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Nov 11 2005 with 67,981 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak
- corrosion to both front wheel arch/sill area
MOT Mileage Trend
