1972 MG MGB 1.8 Roadster

Overview

• Make: MG
• Model: MGB
• Trim: Roadster
• Version: 1.8 Roadster Manual RWD 2dr (97 bhp)
• Year: 1972
• Mileage: 17,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 97 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Purple

About this car

This 1972 MG MGB Roadster has covered 17,000 miles. We have tracked this advert for 40 days. Ask the dealer why the advert shows fewer miles than the 17,503 recorded at the latest MOT. It is advertised by Ideal Cars Essex in Witham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1972 MG MGB has been on sale for at least 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £9,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 25 April 2018, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 17,503 miles. The advert says 17,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Similar cars

3 other 1972 MG MGB Roadster 1.8 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,999 to £13,499, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 1972 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 570 miles. Price: £9,999, the same price as this car. Dealer: Red Lion Motors in Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1972-7d00c20c9d72
• 1972 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, blue. Mileage: 56,430 miles. Price: £13,499, £3,504 more than this car. Dealer: Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1972-40ec64efe5af
• 1972 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 96,975 miles. Price: £10,499, £504 more than this car. Dealer: Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1972-60964f08ee39