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MG MGB Roadster

1981 · 57,000 miles · Manual · Russet Brown

£8,450

Listed today at Classicwise, Southwell. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1981
Mileage: 57,000 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Russet Brown
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 10
Generation: Rubber-bumper MGB (1974.5–1980)

About this car

A 1981 MGB Roadster in Russet Brown, from the final years of the long-running B production. It has the factory-fitted overdrive, which makes longer journeys more relaxed, and the 1.8-litre petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox.

The dealer describes it as largely unrestored. Recent mechanical work includes a rebuilt cylinder head converted for unleaded fuel and a tubular extractor exhaust manifold. The odometer shows 57,000 miles, and the page records ten previous owners.

It comes with recent MOT certificates and service sheets. The dealer says it will receive a health check, service and new MOT before sale.

Written by Vertar from Classicwise’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Basic engine and drivetrain specs only. Couldn't confirm MG's (BL) official late-UK power, weight or performance figures, so those are left null. Production ended Oct 1980, so '1981' cars are late registrations.).

Engine: 1,798 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated