1970 MG MGB 1.8 Roadster

Overview

• Make: MG
• Model: MGB
• Trim: Roadster
• Version: 1.8 Roadster Manual RWD 2dr (97 bhp)
• Year: 1970
• Mileage: 48,494 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 97 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red

About this car

This 1970 MG MGB Roadster has covered 48,494 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 41 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Classic Cars of Wirral in Birkenhead. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1970 MG MGB has been on sale for at least 41 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £10,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 21 October 2020, failed.

It failed on: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced; and 2 more.

Advisories at the latest test: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Mileage at that test: 48,482 miles, which matches the advertised 48,494 miles.

Similar cars

3 other 1970 MG MGB Roadster 1.8 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,250 to £17,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 1970 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, yellow. Mileage: 61,452 miles. Price: £11,999, £1,004 more than this car. Dealer: Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1970-3dfba9975225