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: 570 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 97 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red

About this car

This 1972 MG MGB Roadster has covered 570 miles. We have tracked this advert for 147 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Red Lion Motors, based in Chelmsford. 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 147 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 June 2026 at £9,999. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 17 July 2017, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 465 miles, which matches the advertised 570 miles.

The advertised mileage of 570 miles looks wrong for a 1972 car; check it with the dealer.

Similar cars

3 other 1972 MG MGB Roadster 1.8 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £13,499, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 1972 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, purple. Mileage: 17,000 miles. Price: £9,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Ideal Cars Essex in Witham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1972-0e1ae6a47adf
• 1972 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, blue. Mileage: 56,430 miles. Price: £13,499, £3,500 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, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1972-60964f08ee39