Asking Price: £10,999
mg mgb convertible (1978) 80,199 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol
Midlands Classic Motors • UK
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Asking Price: £10,999
mg mgb convertible (1978) 80,199 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol
UK
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1978 MG B Roadster in Inca Yellow with 80,199 miles, boasting 26 years of ownership and extensive documentation. It features a desirable black leather interior upgrade and excellent provenance.
This car is presented as an exceptional example, ready to be enjoyed immediately, with a 12-month MOT and full service included.
Condition
8
Excellent documented history, long term ownership.
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80,199 miles
EDU490T
1978
Classified
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Asking Price: £10,999
mg mgb convertible (1978) 80,199 miles, 1798CC, Manual, Petrol
Midlands Classic Motors • UK
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
1978 MG B Roadster Inca Yellow | 80,199 Miles | 26 Years of Long-Term Ownership
Finished in the stunning and highly desirable Inca Yellow, this beautiful 1978 MG B has just come into our possession following 26 years of careful ownership.
It is only being offered for sale as its previous owner has reluctantly retired from driving.
Built on 30th August 1978 and leaving the factory on 9th November 1978, this is a wonderfully documented example with an exceptional history file.
The car is accompanied by a comprehensive A4 folder containing extensive records, including MOT certificates dating back to its very first test in 1982, providing an excellent record of its life and mileage.
Originally supplied with grey and blue striped seats, the interior has been tastefully upgraded at some point to the black leather seats fitted today, which complement the car beautifully.
The history file also includes the original Heritage Certificate, passport to service book with a full complement of ...
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£655
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£7,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,680
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 4th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
80,195 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Jun 2026, 80,195 miles
Passed
On 31st May 2018, 75,048 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- o/s/r brake binding slightly
Passed
On 2nd Jun 2017, 73,215 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On 2nd Jun 2017, 73,214 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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