1979 MG MGB 1.8 Roadster

Overview

• Make: MG
• Model: MGB
• Trim: Roadster
• Version: 1.8 Roadster Manual RWD 2dr (97 bhp)
• Year: 1979
• Mileage: 58,863 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 97 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White

About this car

This 1979 MG MGB Roadster has covered 58,863 miles. We have tracked this advert for 34 days. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by The Classic Car Guys UK in Epperstone. 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 1979 MG MGB has been on sale for at least 34 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 1 October 2026 at £6,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 25 April 2018 (offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2); offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)) and passed 1 day later, on 26 April 2018.

Advisories at the latest test: brake warning light on.

Mileage at that test: 58,247 miles, which matches the advertised 58,863 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 1979 MG MGB Roadster 1.8 petrol manual convertible is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 1979 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, yellow. Mileage: 80,199 miles. Price: £10,999, £4,004 more than this car. Dealer: Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1979-7092288955b2