Highlights

Handsome car in Midnight Blue metallic with grey leather interior
£20,000 restoration by MG specialists in 2014
Rebuilt engine with Stage 2 cylinder head
Spax suspension upgrades
Tasteful upgrades including air conditioning and power steering
Private plate 900 OTX included in sale
Voluntary MOT to May 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

Compact GTs don’t get much better than a good BGT. In standard form, these cars make great road trip and classic car event companions, and with some choice improvements, they can be made even better.

That’s exactly what we have here. This pretty Midnight Blue metallic ‘74 BGT was comprehensively restored in 2014 at a cost of £20,000. The work went beyond mere cosmetic renovation and incorporated an upgraded luxury interior and sensible improvements to the engine and suspension. The former includes quality grey leather seats, walnut veneers, air conditioning, power steering and a Pioneer touch screen infotainment system. The latter features a Stage 2 cylinder head upgrade and Spax suspension. 72 spoke 15in chrome wires help enhance the car’s purposeful stance.

These upgrades improve the drivability and comfort, particularly over long distances. The factory specification adds desirable overdrive to the mix. The car has only covered 13,000 miles since that work so remains in very good order.

The current keeper acquired the car in 2017, so has overseen the preservation of that restoration for most of its life. He tells us the car has always been garaged and only used on dry summer days. It is an indication of the current keeper’s approach that he has maintained the car well, including we are told always rectified MOT advisories quickly. A further sign of his approach is a voluntary MOT valid to May 2026 with no advisories.

The vendor says:

“This MGB is a great drive, performance and comfort enhanced by Power Steering & Overdrive. Due to increasing health issues, I must hand on this classic and will miss the throaty sound of the exhaust when accelerating & its road-handling on Cheshire's country lanes …”

History and Paperwork

First registered 7th June 1974
Was previously orange which was changed in September 2014
Current keeper since March 2017
Comprehensively restored, rebuilt and upgraded by MG specialists CCHL, Hull) in 2014
Reported restoration cost of circa £20,000
Purchased by current owner in 2017 from previous private owner in Burnley
Always garaged
Light, low-mileage summer use only
Private plate 900 OTX included in sale
Being sold due to owner's increasing health issues
V5C in current keeper’s name
13,017 miles reportedly covered since restoration completed
This figure appears to be supported by MOT records which buyers can verify
MOT to 27th May 2026 with no advisories

The Condition

Midnight Blue metallic paint applied following extensive restoration in 2014
Paintwork presents well in photos
Bodywork in good order with flush panel fit and well kept arches and sills
Underside reported to be in good order with recent undersealing advised
15-inch 72 spoke Chrome Wire Wheels with Knock-on Hubs
Vendor reports that the tyres are in good condition
Painted wire wheel spare in boot as shown
Chromework presents well with over riders removed to modernise look
Upgraded grey leather interior in very good condition
Dove Grey leather interior with blue piping in very good order
Matching door cards with walnut cappings and carpeted trim
High specification interior with walnut veneer, power steering and air conditioning
New dark blue Carpets throughout and fitted door speakers
SatNav System with Radio & Hands-free Phone Connections
No structural advisories on MOT

Interior upgrades include:

Walnut dashboard & door cappings
Moto Lita wood rim steering wheel
Leather seats & central console in dove grey
New dark blue carpets throughout
Fitted door speakers
Satnav system with radio & hands-free phone connections

The Mechanics

1798cc 4cyl engine
4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Engine rebuild incorporating Stage 2 cylinder head with 13,000 miles since
Factory-standard restoration with numerous replacement parts and enhancements
Engine starts and runs well according to seller
Vendor advises the car has been regularly serviced and maintained
No advisories on current voluntary MOT

Specification:

Engine rebuild 13,000 miles ago in 2014
Stage 2 cylinder head
Alloy rocker cover
K&N air filters
Stainless steel sports exhaust system
Air conditioning unit
Full suspension rebuild to front & rear including spax upgrade
Up-rated disks, pads & new calipers
Kenlowe electric cooling fan
Electronic ignition

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