Highlights

Over £8,000 of investment since 2020
Very smart dark blue with big folding sunroof
Recent voluntary MOT with no advisories
Large history file of ongoing maintenance and servicing
Great chrome style and perfect for summer tours

The Appeal

Study a BGT in detail, and it is hard to appreciate that Pininfarina’s hard top version was actually an afterthought by MG. Such is the rightness of its fastback style that it is arguably even better looking than the Roadster.

It is also much more usable too. A big boot and weather-resistant bodywork make these cars great for touring, as they were intended, a role helped along by robust mechanicals and superb parts supply.

Thanks to its vast roll-back roof, this car hits a sweet spot between closed and open-top B motoring. Smartly finished in dark blue, a colour that accents the chromework, it is a very tidy example with a smart tan leather and wood-trimmed interior.

It is mechanically in good order too, thanks to over £8,000 invested since 2020 across most areas of the engine, gearbox and running gear. Some of that expenditure also went into titivating the aesthetics. It is perhaps not surprising that it passed a voluntary MOT in 2022.

With less than 700 miles covered since that test, it remains in great running order and is ready to use. Factory-fitted optional overdrive makes it perfectly suited for long-distance touring this summer.

History and Paperwork

First registered 10th January 1972
V5C in current keeper’s name
Previously painted black which was changed to blue in August 2000
Last voluntary MOT ran to January 2023 with no advisories
80,361 miles on that test and now showing 80,934 miles in photos
Large history file with lots of recent maintenance
Photos indicate £8,000 spent on parts and labour since 2020
This work is shown in photos and covers mechanicals, running gear and trim
Invoices for parts from reputable suppliers such as MGOC

The Condition

Dark blue paintwork in good order with some points to note in photos
Few indications of age to paintwork but minor points to check in photos
Paintwork shows some areas where flatting or polishing may improve the finish
Minor edge chips to driver’s door to note
Bodywork looks straight and well-kept in photos with flush panel fit as shown
Some areas to note in photos such as to base of doors and boot lid and rear slam panel
Sills show areas of bubbling to seam as shown
Underside has been undersealed with some points to note in photos
Chrome wire wheels in good condition as shown with matching Avon tyres fitted
Painted wire wheel spare
Chromework is bright and presentable with some minor tarnish to note to some fittings
Large Webasto-style folding vinyl sunroof in good working order as shown
Tan leather interior with matching carpets in good order with light age to fittings
Lots of recent expenditure to aesthetics inside and out as shown in photos
Fitted with wood-veneer dashboard kit which is in good condition
Wooden steering wheel and gear knob
Modern face-off stereo fitted
Boot area is very clean with good quality carpet fitted

The Mechanics

1,798cc 4cyl MG engine
4spd manual gearbox with factory overdrive unit
Lots of recent expenditure on mechanicals and running gear as shown
Work since 2020 includes new exhaust, electrics and mechanicals
No reported running or driving issues
Few miles covered since last advisory-free voluntary MOT

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