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Est: £14,500 - £16,000

1977 MG B

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 124

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1977 MGB V8 conversion has been well-maintained, with only 41,325 miles. It features a walnut dashboard, black leather seats, chrome bumpers and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a desirable classic.

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Condition 

7

Described as being in very good condition.

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[Transmission]

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Odometer:

41,325 miles

WTU 539R

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Make: MG Model: BRegistration: WTU 539REngine Size (cc): 3528Year of Manufacture: 1977Date First Registered: 20/06/1977Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026Current V5 present.

No other paperwork.
The vendor has provided the following:

A well-presented and much-loved 1977 MGB V8 conversion, proudly owned by the current keeper for the past 10 years.

Showing just 41,325 miles, this example has clearly been cherished, benefitting from careful storage in a garage and being kept covered when not in use
Finished with desirable chrome bumpers, the car retains classic MG styling while offering enhanced performance through its V8 conversion.

The interior has been tastefully upgraded with a walnut dashboard fitted by the current owner, complemented by black leather seats, creating a refined yet sporting cabin environment
Further features include a tonneau cover and a period MG toolbox housed neatly in the boot.

The car is described...

Points of note

£7,964

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£17,340

Median Price (Since 2020)

£29,274

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Sep 24 2021

Latest MOT Mileage

41,324 miles

Registration Date

1977-06-20

MOT History

Passed

On Sep 25 2020 with 41,324 miles


Passed

On Sep 10 2019 with 41,320 miles


Passed

On Sep 12 2018 with 41,246 miles


Passed

On Sep 12 2017 with 41,070 miles


Passed

On Sep 09 2016 with 40,742 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Failed

On Sep 06 2016 with 40,737 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)


Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Passed

On Sep 05 2015 with 40,312 miles


Passed

On Sep 09 2014 with 40,005 miles


Passed

On Apr 13 2013 with 39,381 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passed

On May 26 2012 with 39,214 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)


User Entered:
- nearside washer jet needs adjusting

Passed

On Apr 16 2011 with 38,296 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passed

On May 14 2010 with 36,994 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Failed

On May 12 2010 with 36,989 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passed

On Apr 03 2009 with 35,316 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Failed

On Apr 03 2009 with 35,316 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passed

On Mar 08 2008 with 34,707 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Failed

On Mar 08 2008 with 34,707 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passed

On Aug 30 2006 with 33,777 miles


Passed

On Sep 30 2005 with 33,555 miles


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