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£3,000 (Est: £1,850 - £2,850)
1978 MG B
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 522
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 MG B, sold for £3,000, presents well with good paint and a solid interior, featuring recent mechanical work on brakes and clutch. It boasts a long MOT until Feb 2027 and has been in the same ownership for 16 years, indicating consistent care despite the absence of a heater box.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'very good condition' with 'good paintwork', a 'very good condition hood with excellent rear screen', and 'excellent handling'. It has had many new parts fitted in 2022/2023 including brake calipers, fuel pump, tires, and clutch hydraulics. The vendor has owned it for 16 years and it has a MOT until Feb 2027. While there is no heater box, it runs very well and has had an unleaded head conversion.
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84,000 miles
BDH 484T
1978
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: MG Model: B Registration: BDH 484T
Engine Size (cc): 1798 Year of Manufacture: 1978 Date First Registered: 01/08/1978 MOT Expiry Date: 09/02/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other B Roadsters
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,115
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 9th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
83,242 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Feb 2026, 83,242 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 27th Jun 2024, 83,181 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 23rd Jun 2023, 82,872 miles
Passed
On 29th Jun 2022, 82,664 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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