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Not Sold (Est: £8,500 - £10,500)

1977 MGB ROADSTER

United Kingdom • 26 May 2026 • Lot 856

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1977 MGB Roadster, finished in Brooklands Green, has undergone a full bare shell restoration in 2008, with upgrades including a chrome bumper conversion, black leather seats, and a wooden dash. Described as driving very well with strong oil pressure, it is registered as a historic vehicle with the DVLA.

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Condition 

8

The car underwent a complete bare shell restoration in 2008 and remains in excellent condition. The body was repainted, suspension and brakes overhauled, bumpers converted to chrome, and ride height lowered. Upgrades include black leather seat facings, a polished wood dash, wooden steering wheel, and adjustable shocks. The description notes it drives very well with strong oil pressure and functional overdrive.

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Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

RMR 186S

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: MG Model: B Registration: RMR 186S Engine Size (cc): 1798 Year of Manufacture: 1977 Date First Registered: 01/11/1977 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026

Points of note

£655

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,285

Median Price (Since 2020)

£69,680

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Oct 16 2023

Latest MOT Mileage

37,189 miles

Registration Date

1977-11-01

MOT History

Passed

On Oct 17 2022 with 37,189 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Failed

On Oct 13 2022 with 37,189 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Passed

On May 10 2021 with 37,129 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear oil leaking from brake drum

Passed

On May 19 2020 with 38,066 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear oil leak from axle shaft

Passed

On Apr 15 2019 with 37,985 miles


Passed

On Sep 27 2017 with 36,148 miles


Passed

On Sep 29 2016 with 36,029 miles


Passed

On Sep 17 2015 with 35,943 miles


Failed

On Sep 02 2015 with 35,943 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- Indicator switch faulty flashes headlamps when signaling (1.4.A.1)

Passed

On Apr 25 2014 with 35,861 miles


Passed

On May 22 2013 with 34,464 miles


Failed

On May 22 2013 with 34,464 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passed

On Mar 05 2013 with 34,173 miles


Passed

On Jun 01 2012 with 34,023 miles


Failed

On May 31 2012 with 34,007 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passed

On Mar 30 2011 with 33,269 miles


Failed

On Mar 30 2011 with 33,269 miles

There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- (Dangerous) Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passed

On Sep 02 2009 with 32,741 miles


Passed

On Aug 27 2008 with 31,692 miles


Passed

On Apr 20 2008 with 31,472 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- this vechile has had extensive under bodie repairs and ha thick covering of underseal.

Passed

On Feb 07 2007 with 31,150 miles


Passed

On Jan 15 2006 with 30,625 miles


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