Highlights

• Charmingly original interior
• Extensive owner’s literature and workshop manuals
• A great opportunity to use or improve

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in March 1972
• Road Tax and MOT exempt 
• Only two former keepers in over fifty years (three with the current owner)
• Purchased by the current owner in 2011
• Accompanied by an extensive history file
• Garage-stored and used for touring Britain and Ireland
• Previous restoration work undertaken
• The VIN plate is missing, the owner suggests that this may have been lost during repair work
• UK V5C
• Comes with many workshop maintenance and repair manuals 
• The odometer is not working and has been replaced previously, so the car’s actual mileage is unknown

The Interior

• This MG’s interior is believed to be original
• The original upholstery is well worn but clinging on
• It has evidence of wear and use throughout
• The carpets are reasonable
• We’re told by the vendor that the seatbelts all work correctly
• On the dashboard, some of the paint is coming off around the instruments
• The speedometer is not working
• Ash tray lid missing
• The interior lights do not currently work
• The original steering wheel has some pitting to its spokes
• A radio is fitted but not working, but a new old stock replacement (still in its box) is supplied with the car
• The speakers will require replacement
• Spacious boot to the rear
• Full size spare wheel under the boot floor

The Exterior 

• Finished in the fetching shade of Teal Blue
• Desirable chrome bumper model
• The body has excellent lines and nice panel gaps
• There is a little pitting to the chrome 
• All the trim pieces are present, while the badges could benefit from re-colouring
• Some of the chrome trim pieces are dented and scratched
• The glass is in good condition, along with the wipers and screenwash system
• The rubber door seals would benefit from replacement
• Paintwork starting to bubble in places
• There is a patch of paint missing above the rear left wheel arch
• General fading, scratches and chips throughout 
• There are signs of corrosion to the underside, such as along the sill seams
• Corrosion present on the underside of both front wings, which will require welding
• The rear wheel arches will also require some attention
• Some welding to the floorpan will be necessary, especially at the front end of the driver’s footwell 
• The Rostyle wheels look good and their tyres are said to be in good condition
• There is a substantial dent in the front bumper, which the vendor tells us was caused by a clutch failure leading to an intimate moment with an item of street furniture

The Mechanics 

• 1,798cc B-Series engine
• The engine is said to be strong but requires some tappet adjustment
• It has been run on unleaded fuel with additives
• Still features two 6V batteries under the rear seat
• Said to start from cold without too much persuasion
• The twin S.U. carburettors could benefit from some adjustment, but the needles have repeatedly been replaced
• Said to maintain good oil pressure and engine temperature, with the cooling system and radiator in good condition 
• Inline fuel filter fitted, with the tank and pump in good condition
• The exhaust system has been replaced with a stainless steel setup
• The water pump, clutch slave cylinder and alternator have all reportedly been replaced
• The suspension bushes and rear leaf springs are due replacement and the handbrake cable is a little sticky
• Would benefit from a full service and tune-up

 

Summary