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: 80,199 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 97 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Yellow

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1979 MG MGB Roadster is 80,199 miles. This car was first seen in our listings data 40 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Midlands Classic Motors in Kingswinford. 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 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £10,999. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 4 June 2027.

It has had 17 MOTs. The latest, on 5 June 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 80,195 miles, which matches the advertised 80,199 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, white. Mileage: 58,863 miles. Price: £6,995, £4,004 less than this car. Dealer: The Classic Car Guys UK in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1979-4588dfd03a15