
£6,000 - £7,000
1971 MG B
United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 776
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 MG B Roadster is a race-prepared, road-legal works replica. It features a restored body, modified engine, and comes with desirable extras such as spare wheels and gearboxes.

Condition
7
Restored body, always garaged, minor modifications.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
JGH 903K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: MG Model: BRegistration: JGH 903KYear of Manufacture: 1971Date First Registered: 01/08/1971Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificates, old tax discs, printed photographs of the vehicle, an Agreed Value Request/Renewal Declaration, and various invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
MG MGB Roadster
The Car is race-prepared ( Road Legal ) as a works replica, including a white works hardtop, 6”x14” Minilite Style Wheels, race-prepared engine, and Kenlowe cooling fan
The previous owner had the car for 35 years
The car is mildly modified in line with MyCar Club “Peter Best” Standard Class Regulations, but remains 100% road legal
The Engine is bored to 1840cc, Fast Road Cam, Free Flow Exhaust, Uprated Road Springs, 3/4” Front Anti Roll Bar, Competition Safety Equipment
The Original Body was Fully Restored in 1993 with Bare Metal, Base Colour and Laquer Respra...
Points of note
£1,251
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£102,879
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 19 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
24,254 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 20 2018 with 24,254 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
- Nearside Front king pin has slight lift
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Failed
On Jun 20 2018 with 24,254 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
- Nearside Front king pin has slight lift
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 28 2016 with 24,020 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- n/s handbrake requires attention
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed
On Jun 23 2016 with 24,020 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- n/s handbrake requires attention
Passed
On Jun 13 2015 with 25,891 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Passed
On Apr 26 2014 with 23,888 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- n/s handbrake requires attention
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- n/s/r backplate damp
Passed
On Apr 27 2013 with 23,802 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- n/s handbrake requires attetion
- n/s/r backplate damp
Passed
On Mar 31 2012 with 23,798 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
User Entered:
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- n/s handbrake needing attention
Passed
On Mar 23 2011 with 23,521 miles
Failed
On Mar 18 2011 with 23,521 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Mar 27 2010 with 23,037 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Mar 28 2009 with 22,617 miles

