£6,000 - £7,000
1979 MG B
United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 748
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 MGB Roadster has a 1798cc engine and a current speedometer reading of 48,000. It has a valid MOT until June 2026 and includes a stainless steel exhaust, tonneau cover, wind stop, indoor cover, and new tires.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,000 miles
OTU 565V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: MG Model: BRegistration: OTU 565VEngine Size (cc): 1798Current Speedometer Reading: 48,000Year of Manufacture: 1979 Date First Registered: 20/08/1979MOT Expiry Date: 12/05/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificate, odometer printout, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
1979 MGB Roadster in vermillio
MOT valid until June 2026
S/S exhaust
Full/half new tonneau
Mesh wind stop
Indoor cover and new tyres fitted
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,271
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 12 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
48,079 miles
Registration Date
1979-08-20
MOT History
Passed
On May 13 2025 with 48,079 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2021 with 47,592 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- under body undersealed
Failed
On Apr 08 2021 with 47,591 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- under body undersealed
Passed
On Mar 05 2018 with 46,169 miles
Failed
On Feb 28 2018 with 46,169 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Emissions not tested engine missfire and cutting out (7.3.A.1)
Passed
On Mar 24 2017 with 46,162 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2017 with 46,162 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
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