Est: £5,000 - £6,000
1981 MG B GT LE
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 45
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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[Transmission]
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Odometer:
38,937 miles
RDB569W
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A fantastic example of the rare MG B GT LE
Finished in Pewter Grey Metallic over a cloth interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 2 years
1 former keeper
1 of 580 LE examples produced
Genuine 38,937 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A well-kept and highly original example of the desirable 1980 MGB GT Limited Edition, finished in the correct Pewter Grey Metallic over a cloth interior.
With just one former keeper and displaying a remarkably low and genuine 38,937 miles from new, this is a particularly appealing example of one of the final iterations of the much-loved MGB GT.
Accompanied by a Heritage Certificate and benefitting from careful long-term ownership, this Limited Edition model presents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, well-preserved example of a sought-after classic - on par with, if not superior to, the example sold in our Winter 2026 sale.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle presents well, having clearly been cherished throughout its l...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,086
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 26 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
38,907 miles
Registration Date
1981-06-10
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 18 2026 with 38,907 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2025 with 38,469 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2008 with 38,151 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Dec 15 2006 with 32,775 miles
Failed
On Dec 15 2006 with 32,775 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Dec 08 2005 with 30,988 miles

