£3,420
1980 MG B GT LE - An increasingly rare Limited Edition
Manor Park • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£3,420
1980 MG B GT LE - An increasingly rare Limited Edition
UK • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 293
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 MG B GT LE is a rare, final-production model with only 580 built, featuring distinctive Pewter Metallic paint and silver stripes. It boasts recent maintenance including new tires, alternator, and battery, along with a Heritage certificate, making it an attractive collectible.
Condition
7
The car has an 'honest patina' on the exterior paintwork, which suggests some wear visible but still presents well overall. The interior is described as remarkably original and complete with minimal signs of wear. The presence of new tires, alternator, battery, and carpets indicates recent maintenance but doesn't negate the visible age and history on the paint.
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64,800 miles
GVGEJ1AG522194
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DCA270X
1980
Auction
£3,420
1980 MG B GT LE - An increasingly rare Limited Edition
Manor Park • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The MGB GT LE (Limited Edition) represents the final chapter of one of Britain's most enduring and beloved sporting marques.
Produced to commemorate the end of MGB production at the historic Abingdon factory, just 580 GT LE examples were built, making these among the most sought-after variants of the model today.
Distinguished by its elegant Pewter Metallic paintwork, factory silver body stripes, cast alloy wheels, front chin spoiler and distinctive silver-grey interior trim, the GT LE combined subtle styling enhancements with the timeless practicality and driving enjoyment that made the MGB GT such a success.
Power comes from the proven 1.8-litre inline four-cylinder engine, producing 95 bhp and revving eagerly to its 6,000 rpm redline.
Paired with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox featuring overdrive, it delivers an engaging and characterful driving experience, equally at home on country roads or longer touring journeys.
This particular example has clearly benefited from c...
Price Analysis vs Other B GT Limited Editions
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,420
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,086
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Apr 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
16,876 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Apr 2010, 16,876 miles
Failed
On 26th Apr 2010, 16,876 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- front floor corroding
Failed
On 8th Apr 2010, 16,871 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Entered:
- slight play on the offside steering rack arm.
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Passed
On 12th Aug 2008, 14,178 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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