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mg mgb convertible (1979) 77,450 miles, Manual, Petrol, 1798CC
Midlands Classic Motors • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This black 1979 MGB has undergone a recent £7k restoration, including new interior, exhaust, tyres, and suspension. With overdrive, low mileage since restoration, and extensive history, it's a well-maintained classic.

Condition
8
Recently restored, many new parts.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,450 miles
YEP394T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
This beautiful black mgb was first registered June 1979, its previous owner purchased the car in 2021 and immediately sent it of to a mgb specialist for a complete restoration where necessary at a cost of over £7k being spent on her.
This includes internally- new seats with new foams and headrests new carpets and floor mats and door cards upgraded leather steering wheel New exhaust system complete set of new tyres electronic ignition new fuel system new radiator new water pump poly bushed suspension with leaf springs new brakes all around and new black mohair hood which completes the look.
The car has overdrive in third and fourth gear She has covered less than two thousand miles since the restoration.
It comes with three folders of history with mots dating back to the first one to 1982.
Comes with 12 months mot Fully tuned Fully serviced Free mainland UK delivery Three months engine and gearbox warranty 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
Valid
Expires on Mar 25 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
77,494 miles
Registration Date
1979-06-13
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 26 2026 with 77,494 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 06 2021 with 76,489 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed
On Jun 24 2020 with 75,942 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 28 2019 with 75,586 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 20 2018 with 73,876 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Mar 28 2017 with 72,279 miles
Failed
On Mar 28 2017 with 72,278 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box /// (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Apr 26 2016 with 72,271 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2016 with 72,267 miles
There were 19 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle /// (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle /// (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheels binding /// (3.5.1k)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Sep 09 2011 with 71,672 miles
Failed
On Sep 09 2011 with 71,672 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
User Entered:
- off side rear fog light innop ///























