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Asking Price: £9,499

mg mgb gt convertible (1978) 73,398 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol

Midlands Classic Motors • UK

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Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £9,499

mg mgb gt convertible (1978) 73,398 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol

UK

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Condition 

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73,398 miles

WNU570S

United Kingdom

Manual

1978

Classified

Asking Price: £9,499

mg mgb gt convertible (1978) 73,398 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol

Midlands Classic Motors • UK

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

1978 MGB GT Indigo Yellow Webasto Sunroof We are delighted to offer this particularly striking 1978 MGB GT, finished in the eye-catching factory colour of Indigo Yellow.

Manufactured on 1st March 1978, this attractive example was originally supplied with the desirable factory-fitted Webasto sunroof and distinctive blue and grey deckchair-style upholstery.

Having covered just 73,000 miles in its 48-year history, averaging approximately 1,500 miles per year, this MGB GT has enjoyed relatively modest use.

It has also had just one owner since 2010.

The original blue and grey upholstery has since been replaced with upgraded black leather seating, front and rear, giving the interior a more luxurious feel.

The car also sits on a smart set of Rostyle wheels, fitted with matching tyres.

One of the great attractions of the MGB GT is its versatility, and this example perfectly demonstrates why.

The Webasto sunroof allows you to enjoy open-air motoring during the warmer months, while the pr...

Price Analysis vs Other B GTs

£312

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,500

Median Price (Since 2020)

£66,190

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Previous B GT Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 15th Jun 2017

Latest MOT mileage:

72,011 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 16th Jun 2016, 72,011 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Failed

On 14th Jun 2016, 72,011 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Passed

On 16th Jun 2015, 71,750 miles


Passed

On 16th Jun 2014, 71,516 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)


User Entered:
- underside of vehicle deteriorated
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Meet the Seller

Midlands Classic Motors

Dawley Trading Estate Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AP

Located in Kingswinford, West Midlands, Midlands Classic Motors is a dealership dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic cars. They offer vehicle sales, servicing, and restoration.

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