Asking Price: £19,995
1978 MG MGB Convertible 1.8 Roadster (1966/D)
RFH Classics Ltd • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 MGB Roadster is an exceptionally original, two-owner car with under 50,000 miles and a comprehensive history. It retains its factory paint and original features, making it a rare find for collectors valuing authenticity.
Condition
7
Original, well-maintained, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
49,971 miles
LSK525S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Possibly the most original MGB MG MGB Convertible 1.8 Roadster (1966/D) Here at RFH Classics we are incredibly proud to bring to the market this truly exceptional and almost unique 1966 MGB Roadster, a car that has led a life of care, restraint and remarkable unrivalled preservation and is quite possibly the most original example available today.
This car has not been available to the market since 2015 when the first owner took the decision to vet any prospective buyer for a suitable home.
Supplied new by University Motors of London W1 in May 1966, this MGB has had just two owners from new and has amazingly covered less than 50,000 miles in its lifetime.
Accompanying the car in the next chapter of its ownership is the original purchase invoice which confirms the originality and shows the factory specified extras such as a heater, full tonneau cover and a workshop manual which still to this day accompanies the car today.
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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 Dec 07 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
5 miles
Registration Date
1978-04-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 08 2022 with 5 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2014 with 99,721 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- general underside corrosion to all of vehicle and suspension
- oil leak on engine
- slight play in both front king pims
- play in both front wheel bearings
Failed
On Sep 19 2014 with 99,717 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
User Entered:
- general underside corrosion to all of vehicle and suspension
- oil leak on engine
- slight play in both front king pims
- play in both front wheel bearings
Passed
On Sep 10 2013 with 98,713 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2013 with 98,704 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failed
On Sep 21 2012 with 96,940 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Sep 21 2012 with 96,940 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2011 with 95,635 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- n/s/f tyre is perished
Passed
On Jun 25 2010 with 94,295 miles
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