Not Sold (Est: £17,000 - £19,000)
1974 MG B GT V8
United Kingdom • 17 Mar 2026 • Lot 784
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 MG B GT V8, a factory car with a heritage certificate, has been under the same owner since 2008 and has undergone an older restoration by Simon J Robinson Ltd. Recent maintenance includes a radiator replacement, refurbished alloy wheels, and a Webasto roof cover replacement.
Condition
7
The car has had an older restoration and some parts replaced, indicating it's in overall solid condition. While it has been well-maintained by the owner since 2008, the term 'older restoration' implies that there might be some slight wear visible.
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Odometer:
15,230 miles
RGV 887N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: MG Model: B GT V8 Registration: RGV 887N Engine Size (cc): 3528 Year of Manufacture: 1974 Date First Registered: 11/09/1974 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026 Current Speedometer Reading: 15,230
Points of note
£5,940
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,312
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 14 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
13,351 miles
Registration Date
1974-09-11
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 15 2018 with 13,351 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2017 with 13,102 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2016 with 12,890 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2015 with 12,569 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2014 with 12,191 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2013 with 11,977 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2012 with 11,509 miles
Passed
On May 03 2011 with 11,348 miles
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 10,988 miles
Passed
On May 13 2009 with 10,365 miles
Passed
On May 13 2008 with 9,538 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
User Entered:
- unable to fully check chassis, fuel and brake lines due to heavy underseal
Failed
On May 03 2008 with 9,536 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
User Entered:
- unable to fully check chassis, fuel and brake lines due to heavy underseal
- floor pannel behind corroded chassis corroden on n/s and o/s
Passed
On May 09 2007 with 9,341 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2006 with 9,087 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
User Entered:
- n/s door mirror missing
- front discs rusty and back drums through lack of use
- rear axle tie straps split
- fuel pipes rusty under car
Failed
On Jul 04 2006 with 9,087 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- (Dangerous) Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
User Entered:
- n/s door mirror missing
- front+rear brakes rusty+binding on jack
- rear axle tie straps split
- fuel pipes rusty under car
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