
Asking Price: £12,999
mg mgb coupe (1973) 77,000 miles, Manual, Petrol, 1798CC
Midlands Classic Motors • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 MGB roadster is finished in blaze orange and boasts a comprehensive service history. It includes several desirable features like power steering, electric ignition, and a hard top, making it a well-equipped classic.

Condition
7
Detailed service history, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,000 miles
DVN585L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This MGB comes with 1.
THREE MONTHS WARRANTY 2.
FREE UK MAIN LAND DELIVERY 3.
12 MONTHS MOT 4.
FULL SERVICE 5.
PROFESSIONALLY TUNED FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY This MG B roadster was born on the 4th of May 1973 and is finished in a beautiful blaze orange.
It comes with the original passport to service book containing stamps for servicing through to 1989, then is continued in a separate log showing every detail of work and expenditure on the car covering over 40 pages.
Not many MG B's of this age can boast such a detailed history.
The car has only had 4 former keepers.
The car comes with the following- Chrome boot rack Seperate hard top Power steering Electric ignition Stainless steel exhaust Tonneau cover Fire extinguisher MG tool kit MG manual Read More
Points of note
£655
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,092
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 31 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
73,363 miles
Registration Date
1973-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 01 2022 with 73,363 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2021 with 73,089 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2020 with 72,794 miles
Failed
On Jun 24 2020 with 72,792 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 30 2018 with 72,646 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm type shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear leaf spring axle strap mounting slight corrosion
Failed
On May 23 2018 with 72,624 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Minor:
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured multiple wires touching steering column shaft (4.11 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm type shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear leaf spring axle strap mounting slight corrosion

























