1974 MG MGB Roadster

Highlights

• Older comprehensive restoration remaining in good order
• Classic Teal Blue with tan interior
• Desirable factory overdrive model
• History file with invoices dating back to the 1970s
• Current keeper for five years with 2,000 miles covered
• Recent long list of work including service and carburettor overhaul

The Appeal

Few ‘proper’ classics are quite as gloriously usable as the B. Easy, inexpensive parts supply, rugged running gear and comfortable cabins explain why the appeal of Abingdon’s superstar has never dulled.

Here is a really tidy ‘overdrive’ MGB that proves the point and sets up the buyer for some memorable drives. Finished in classic Teal Blue with a very tidy tan interior, it is an older restoration that remains largely standard save for a MGC-style bonnet that lightly dials up the visual drama.

The vendor bought the car in 2021 and has covered around 2,000 miles touring around the car’s home in Anglesey. Recent work has covered the ignition, charging, cooling, and braking systems, as well as the carburettors, tyres and general servicing. There are a few points to note to the bodywork; with all that work already done, it provides a sound base for any improvement.

The vendor says:

“The car was hardly used this year and needs to be, so time for a new custodian. Sad to see her go, lovely looking motor and lots of nods of appreciation from holiday makers who see her in the summer!”

Key Information

• Mileage: 86,551 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt due to age
• Technical specs: 1.8-litre B-series four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
• Paperwork: BMIHT certificate, restoration documentation with photographs, invoices dating back to the 1970s, historic MOT certificates, and workshop manual

Recent work advised by seller:

• 4 new tyres
• New electronic distributor/ignition
• Carburettors rebuilt, new internal parts, balanced and emissions done
• New front brake pads
• New alternator
• Just serviced
• New fan and water pump
• Refurbished oil cooler
• Valve clearances reset with engine tune

The Detail

• Recently servicing and other work detailed above
• Brake discs and pads replaced at 84,565 miles
• The vendor reports 180 PSI compression at each cylinder with no oil leaks
• Sports exhaust and MGC-type hood fitted as non-original modifications
• Bodywork presents well in Teal Blue with some stone chips and light marks to note
• Vendor notes paint age to bottom corners of doors
• He also advises small area of surface rust on the rear offside sill
• Light age to note to base of doors and rear nearside arch
• Painted wire wheels in fair condition with matching spare
• Matching Continental tyres fitted
• Fitted vinyl roof in good order with clear rear screens as shown
• Tan leather interior said to be in good order
• Minor wear noted to the driver's seat bolster and gear knob
• Interior features three-spoke leather rimmed wheel
• Dry stored since 2021 with fewer than 2,000 miles covered in five years
• Supplied with two full hoods (one unused), two tonneau covers, spare wheel, jack, and toolkit
• Factory overdrive model

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