Comprehensive restoration completed between 2014 and 2019
Recent 70-point health check with extensive remedial work
New body shell finished in "Rosso Red"
Advisory-free MOT valid until 8th April 2025
The Appeal
We can't help but think the world of performance cars has got a bit silly. They're too big, too expensive, too heavy and frankly, too powerful to be properly enjoyed on the roads.
When push comes to shove, we're much happier with an old-school British roadster. And in our view, there's nothing more British and roadster-ey than an MGB.
This 1972 example stands out from the crowd thanks to a comprehensive restoration using a brand-new body shell. The current owner has invested significantly in maintaining and upgrading the vehicle, ensuring it remains in very good health.
It has undergone a recent 70-point health check by a classic car specialist, with all necessary remedial work carried out. It's also been submitted for MOT, passing with no advisories in April of this year.
History and Paperwork
1972 MY UK market car in RHD
11 former registered keepers
MOT valid until April 2025
Speedometer/odometer replaced during restoration
Comprehensive restoration completed between 2014 and 2019
Recent 70-point health check by Classic Car Specialist in October 2022
£3,500 spent on parts and labour to bring it up to its current standard
Extensive invoices from restoration and recent maintenance
Recent MOT certificates available
Dry-stored since restoration
The Condition
Thanks to its new body shell, this MG looks very sharp, with arrow-straight bodywork and great panel fit
The chrome bumpers present impeccably, as do the Rostyle wheels
Respray in "Rosso Red", including the engine bay, completed in 2019
Black vinyl seats with no tears or excessive wear apparent
New black vinyl hood and half-tonneau cover - both in very smart order
It had a replacement speedo during the restoration but it wasn't zero and the car has driven less than 1,000 miles since restoration
New seat belts
Black carpets in very good condition
Dry stored and covered when not in use
The Mechanics
1,798 cc B Series l4
Four-speed manual gearbox plus overdrive
No MOT advisories
Stainless steel exhaust fitted during restoration
Reportedly in very good running and driving order
New parts fitted following 70-point health check parts listed below:
Steering rack
Starter motor
Carb service kit
Rear brake hardware and wheel cylinders
Distributor cap
HT leads
Spark plugs
Coil
Fuel pump
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