Highlights

• A superb example that represents excellent value
• Big history file 
• Runs and drives well
• Mohair soft-top
• Working overdrive 
• Stunning looking classic
• Tax & MOT exempt

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Thanks to this car's large history file it is fairly easy to plot its past life 
• Looking at the Heritage certificate we can learn a few important details 
• It was built in March 1972 and was dispatched to W H Alexander, Belfast in April 1972
• Finished in Flame Red with a navy interior it would have been very eye-catching 
• Looking further into this history folder we are greeted with a huge pile of historic invoices
• Some of these invoices date back to the late 1980s 
• These invoices are from MG specialists Brown and Gammons of Baldock
• An invoice from 1992 documents an engine change 
• This engine was supplied by the Rugby MG centre, again, another MG specialist 
• At this point the odometer was reportedly reset, so the mileage shown is from 1992 
• In 2008 the car received £2,500 worth of work 
• The gearbox looks to have been changed along with the clutch and overdrive unit 
• This is when the black mohair hood was also fitted along with the chrome wheels
• In 2019 the car found itself at Allon White sports cars and this is where the current owner saw it
• Before they took the car away both the front wheel bearings were replaced along with other smaller parts
• It always went through a service at this point 
• The invoice documents the car having 33,459 miles in August 2019
• This should demonstrate how sparingly this MG B has been used in the years that have followed
• Another more recent invoice from 2020 documents a new water pump, a new fan, and a new fan belt 
• You can spend a long time looking through all of the paperwork for this MG B
• It’s now time that you get behind the wheel of this beautiful classic and start making memories

The Interior

• Stepping into this MG B is like going back in time 
• Its understated black interior is in very good condition indeed
• Let’s start by looking at the two seats fitted to this classic convertible 
• The material used to trim these seats has worn well over the years
• There are no large areas of damage to either seat, there is a slight mark on the driver’s seat which has been photographed
• This great condition is matched by the other areas of the interior 
• A leather wrapped Moto-Lita steering wheel has been fitted, this too is in great condition 
• The current owner has kept this car in the garage when not in use
• This has avoided any extra UV exposure that can lead to a cracked dashboard
• The dash in this MG B is in great condition 
• Sitting behind the Moto-Lita steering wheel you’re greeted with a bank of Smiths analogue dials
• These all appear to work and display vital driving information 
• The oil pressure gauge works along with the water temperature gauge
• An immobiliser/alarm system has been fitted and this worked perfectly on the day of the photos 
• The draw of the Roadster over the GT is of course the folding roof 
• With the roof down the cabin is light and airy, you also get to listen to the throaty 1.8L engine 
• The roof takes a short amount of time to erect and with it locked in place it should protect you from adverse weather 
• When you have the roof down and you wish to cover the interior you can use the included tonneau cover 
• Other interior features include the clock, radio, and a fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell 
• As you can probably tell from the photos, this interior has been looked after well 
• At the rear of the car, you’ll find the boot 
• In here is the spare wheel, the tool to remove the centre spinners, and a tonneau cover
• Overall, the interior of this MG B roadster is in great condition and it’s just waiting for you to hop in

The Exterior 

• Externally this MG B is a very striking car 
• It looked amazing sparkling in the summer sun 
• The eye catching and deep red of this MG B is complemented by lots of chrome elements
• The aforementioned paintwork is in very good condition across every panel 
• There weren’t any large areas of paint bubbling or other corrosion observed during the photoshoot
• At either end of the car, you are presented with a beautiful chrome bumper
• They both have a mirror like reflection with no pitting or corrosion present 
• On each corner, you’ll find a lovely chrome wire wheel, these add to the car's look and character 
• Once again, no damage or corrosion was noticed on these wheels either 
• An important feature of the Roadster is its folding roof 
• This car is fitted with a mohair version instead of a PVC/Vinyl material 
• The fabric of this hood is in lovely condition but there has been a repair to one of the rear windows 
• Other exterior features include the P700 headlights, mudflaps, and locking fuel cap
• Overall, the exterior of this MG B Roadster is in lovely condition 
• Just imagine how good this beauty sitting amongst your other cars 

The Mechanics 

• Under the bonnet, you’ll find the legendary 1.8L BMC B-Series engine 
• This is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with an over drive function
• The Overdrive is essential for when you’re cruising down national speed limit roads 
• Luckily this vital feature works as it should in this example
• On the day of the photos, the car was taken for a 15-20 minute drive out to the location 
• During this drive, it performed well
• The engine propelled the car down the road well with a throaty exhaust note 
• As it’s an old car a few noises here and there can be expected 
• Recently the current owner has had the water pump, fan, and fan belt replaced
• Its last service was carried out around 1,000 miles ago 
• There is also that extensive history which documents lots of past mechanical work 
• Overall, this car's mechanical elements all appear to work well 
• Now is your chance to get behind the wheel and enjoy these simple driving pleasures 

Summary