Highlights
- Pretty Chartreuse Primrose Yellow paintwork with recent refresh
- Partial respray in 2024 by Mike Pritchard Motors Ltd
- £2,000 of improvements in 2024 by MG specialist, including stainless exhaust
- Comprehensive history file including renovation photographs
- New inlet and exhaust manifold with heat shield for carburettors
- Voluntary MOT valid to October 2025 with no structural advisories
The Appeal
Like us, you’re probably here because of this lovely 1977 B’s Primrose Yellow paintwork. It is a proper head-turner, but not the only reason to spend some time with this well-loved car.
The paintwork is the result of an older restoration. The vendor acquired the car in early 2024 and has invested heavily using well regarded marque specialists. The work has included rectifying minor paint issues with a partial respray. The car was also entrusted to Classic MG Services for a post-purchase check over. That resulted in a range of minor alterations, including fitting a Tourist Trophy stainless steel exhaust and replacing the alternator. The work totalled over £2,000.
These later cars got more comfortable cabins, improved ride and better build quality. This very tidy example looks in fine order, which is confirmed by the current voluntary MOT.
The vendor says:
“The colour is a real head turner, Chartreuse (primrose yellow) together with the exhaust note. It's a lovely drive on a summer's day with the roof down. I have really enjoyed owning the car, but now it's time to move on to another project, which is the only reason for parting with the MGB, as I need the garage space.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th 1977
- Current keeper since January 2024
- Previously recorded as red which was changed in 1996
- Garaged by current and previous keepers, we are told
- Full service history available from previous owners we are told
- Comprehensive history documentation includes photographs of renovation works
- Safety inspection performed by local MG specialist after purchase
- This resulted in £2,000 of work as shown in photos
- Current keeper is selling only to make space for another project
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- MOT valid to 30th October 2025 with minor advisories
- 18,395 miles showing on test and 18,843 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Smart Primrose Yellow paintwork applied in the 1990s and remains in good order
- Paintwork is well kept with recent localised respray work in 2024
- Some slight colour mismatch to note in photos but not immediately visible
- Well-kept bodywork and underside as can be confirmed in photos
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Sits on refurbished Rostyle wheels now painted in the correct colour for the year
- Spare wheel also refurbished to correct specification
- Black vinyl seats and matching carpets in good condition
- Interior fittings, including dashboard, switchgear and door cards, present well
- Black vinyl roof appears in good working order with clear windows
- Fitted with rear luggage rack
- We are told that all interior functions work correctly
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl engine
- Manual transmission with overdrive
- No known faults we are told
- Recent check over and maintenance by MG specialist
- Details for this work shown in photos and summarised below
- Minor advisories to note on current voluntary MOT
Recent 2024 repairs:
- New inlet and exhaust manifold
- Heat shield for carburettors
- Tourist Trophy S/S exhaust system
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