Highlights

• Comprehensively restored to a great standard over a number of years
• Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
• Retrimmed and refurbished interior
• Very smart restored bodywork and underside
• Approximately 6,000 miles covered since the restoration was completed

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• 57,163 miles indicated on the odometer although we’re unable to confirm the correct mileage
• Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
• V5C present
• Collection of old MOT certificates
• Substantial file containing parts invoices
• Restoration work began in 1990 by the previous owner
• After completing approximately 75 percent of the work, the death of the previous owner resulted in the car being put into storage for a number of years
• Acquired by the present owner in 2011, who has completed the comprehensive restoration
• Around 6,000 miles completed since the MG returned to the road

The Interior

• Retrimmed to a high standard in 2012
• Presented very well indeed
• The vendor informs us that the seats are trimmed in leather
• Smart black upholstery with red piping
• New carpet and trim set fitted in 2012
• Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
• The vendor informs us that all the instruments and switchgear works as it should
• No signs of damage to the dashboard 
• Very little in the way of wear to the controls or upholstery
• Well presented boot area containing the full-size spare wheel and various other pieces of factory equipment

The Exterior 

• Handsome red paintwork in fine condition
• Desirable chrome bumper model
• Smart, straight bodywork with no corrosion or notable damage in sight
• Well presented underside with a painted finish
• The vendor points out some very small blemishes to the bonnet and off-side rear wing, although these are barely noticeable from most angles
• Fine chromework and trim with no notable imperfections
• Fitted with a chrome grille, although the original black grille is included
• Sat upon silver painted wire wheels with chrome ‘knock-off’ spinners
• The tyres looks to be in really good order
• The black soft top looks in really good order and the vendor demonstrates that it operates correctly
• Clear rear window and rear quarter windows with no damage we could discern

The Mechanics 

• 1798 cc B Series engine
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• Thorough mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
• Presents really nicely under the bonnet
• The vendor informs us that around 6,000 miles have been covered since the restoration was completed
• We’re not informed of any mechanical issues
• Recent new battery, coil and fuel pump 

Summary