Recent full service and all issues addressed in May 2024
Always garaged and regularly maintained by local mechanics
Stunning white exterior with very good paintwork and chrome
The Appeal
A lot has been said about the MGB over the years so we'll keep it simple. It was, is and will always be the quintessential British roadster. Offering the perfect blend of a peppy four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and handsome Italianate styling, an MGB should feature in every collector's garage.
1966 and '67 models are often regarded as the best of the bunch and our Roadster is the latter. Having been restored to a very high standard and carefully preserved ever since (covering a mere 4,164 miles since purchase in 2003), it continues to present beautifully, and the vendor assures us that it drives very well indeed.
A recent full service in May 2024, which addressed all outstanding issues, ensures this MGB is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
History and Paperwork
Year registered: 1967
Bought in 2003 from a local enthusiast on behalf of a seller from Londonderry
Believed to be originally from mainland UK with a full body restoration in 2000
Odometer is accurate from the time of purchase, having only done a few thousand miles
Always been garaged and used regularly
Full service and all issues addressed in May 2024 (£1,000)
No garage service book but there is a personal record of work done over the years by local enthusiast mechanics
No formal receipts exist, though there is a list of all work done
No requirement for MOT/NCT in Ireland
At least the third registered keeper
The Condition
Body in very good condition with few imperfections to note
Paintwork in impeccable condition with no visible corrosion
The hood looks well-fitting and the vendor demonstrates that it stows away neatly
Original wire wheels in very smart order
Chrome in good order overall with light pitting in places upon closer inspection
Very small dent in the radiator grille as pictured
We're informed that the underside was checked for corrosion during the full service and was found to be in very sound order
Repair to driver’s side floor pan and rust area near rear wheel arches where damaged by jack placement in May 2024
Front fender repainted, also in May 2024
Interior is very clean and in fine condition for an MGB of this vintage
Minimal wear apparent to the seat upholstery
Very small area of worn upholstery near small window on driver's side
Rubber MG floor mats present very well
Original controls including charming sprung steering wheel still present and in good shape
The Mechanics
1.8-litre B Series l4
Manual transmission with four gears plus overdrive
Starts easily, drives very well and overdrive reportedly works perfectly allowing the MG to cruise nicely
The vendor provides the following notes on service history:
2011 - New electric fuel pump
2012 - New speedometer cable mk1 3 synchro, new wiper blades, ignition coil, condenser, points, rotor arm, front overrider, insulator, distributor cap and HT leads
2013 - New front light, brake master cylinder
2015 - New twin 6volt batteries
2022 - New plugs, points, oil filter, oil, gear oil, new petrol pump, new battery, universal joint
4/ 4/23 - E10 petrol now from E5 Needs change of additive. Millers VSPePower Plus for lead, increase octane, e-guard
22/9/23 - Check: new plugs x2. Points good, compression test good (7,9,9,7/10) New radiator pipe (tuning on twin carbs may need finer tune)
The following has been completed in May 2024:
New front and back brakes, new brake hoses and handbrake adjustment
Cooling systems flushed, new coolant and leak detection
Carbs stripped, rebuilt and tuned
New spark plugs
New fuel filter
Suspension checked and greased
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