Highlights

Factory correct Leyland White with original Rostyles and overdrive
Recently retrimmed in cream leather with red piping
£3,280 spent on recent mechanical work in 2024
New clutch, brake overhaul and replacement roof in red
Four new Vredestein tyres just fitted prior to sale
2025 engine and diff service, new boot carpet and Bluetooth radio
Voluntary MOT to July 2026

The Appeal

If your plan to use your classic, the trick when buying one is to find a car where someone else has done the work for you. That’s exactly what we have here. It comes to market fresh from over £3,000 of work that covered cosmetics and mechanicals. There is even a useful voluntary MOT to add transparency.

A BMIHT certificate verifies that this car retains its factory Leyland White paint colour. The paint is neatly accented with a pair of rare MG side stripes and a set of classic Rostyles. It is also fitted with the desirable overdrive unit that makes long drives more relaxing.

Since 2024, the car has received a long list of improvements, ranging from clutch, brake overhaul, electronic ignition and new plus which leads to a replacement hood in smart red. There are also four new matching Vredestein tyres, which were fitted in July. Also this year the car has been serviced, fitted with a new Bluetooth radio and boot carpet. The differential seal and oil have been replaced and the screen washer pump renewed.

There are a few points to note in the photos. But with the reassurance of that MOT, which contains no structural advisories, this looks like a very usable example of MG’s venerable B.

The vendor says:

“It's a presentable, smart example but has some small areas of corrosion, notably on the bootlid and driver's side front wing. Rear arches have previously been repaired. Factory overdrive (working) and Rostyle wheels (centres now picked out in red).”

History and Paperwork

First registered on 06/08/1978
13 registered keepers from new
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
HPI report as shown
BMIHT certificate confirming current colour scheme
Distinctive registration SDE 222S included which vendor says is a saleable plate
In previous ownership for over 6 years
MOT valid until 31st July 2026 with only one advisory for underseal on brake pipes
Comprehensive file including invoices for recent work we are told
MOT history printout included

£3,280 spent in 2024 including:

New hood in red
Electronic ignition
Spark plugs and leads
New door cards
Front callipers and pads
Rear brake shoes, cylinders and flexi hoses
Clutch & master cylinder
Door locks

Work in 2025:

4 new Vredestien tyres
Service including new oil & filter
New spark plugs,
Replacement boot carpet, etc in red
Differential seal and oil
Screen washer pump & bag
Fuel hose
Wiper blades
New Bluetooth radio

The Condition

Finished in the original Leyland Whitewith MG side stripes as shown
Paintwork presents in fair condition with some points to note in photos
Bodywork in good order for age with points to note in photos and described below
Some light bubbles to note to boot lid as shown
Areas to note to sills but no structural advisories on MOT
Underside as shown in photos
Small areas of corrosion present, notably on the bootlid and driver's side front wing
Small crack in top left corner of windscreen
Rear arches have previously been repaired
Recently retrimmed in cream leather piped in red with seats showing light age
New red hood fitted in October 2024
New door cards installed and showing light marks in photos
Cabin carpets in black piped in red as shown
New boot carpet in red recently fitted
Rostyle wheels with centres picked out in red showing light age
Four new Vredestein tyres recently fitted
New Bluetooth radio installed

The Mechanics

1,798cc 4cyl engine
4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Factory overdrive in working order says vendor
Long list of recent work summarised above and below
Recent service to the engine and differential
Many new parts fitted as detailed above
Voluntary MOT to July 2026 with a single advisory to note

Summary of recent work since 2024 above and below:

Electronic ignition system recently fitted
New spark plugs and leads installed
Two new front calipers and pads
New rear brake shoes, cylinders and flexi hoses
Replacement clutch and master cylinder
New differential seal and oil
New screen washer pump and bag
New fuel hose
New wiper blades
Recently serviced, including new oil and filter

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