In Brief:

• An honest and appealing 1975 MG B Roadster
• Instantly recognisable, finished in Red over a Black leather interior
• Comprehensive supporting file
• Well-known and highly usable British classic

Auctioneer's Notes:

Finished in Red over a Black leather interior, this 1975 MG B Roadster presents as an honest and appealing example of one of Britain’s most recognisable classic sports cars.

A particular strength is the thoughtfully organised and comprehensive history file, which includes a photographic album documenting the vehicle before, during and after its respray, together with extensive invoices, historic MOT certificates, tax discs and detailed handwritten records. The paperwork records in excess of £10,500 of expenditure, providing a useful insight into the level of maintenance and care the car has received over the years.

Maintenance & Condition:

The accompanying invoices demonstrate considerable expenditure over an extended period, with more than £8,000 spent between 1991 and 2011, followed by a further approximately £2,500 during 2012 and 2013. These records cover servicing, replacement parts and general maintenance, demonstrating sustained attention throughout previous ownership.

Further handwritten records detail owners, mileage, tyres, replacement parts and consumables, helping to build a useful picture of the car’s long-term upkeep. The battery was most recently replaced by the Vendor in February 2026.

The MG now qualifies for Historic Vehicle status and is exempt from mandatory MOT testing, with an MOT exemption declaration included within the file.

History:

The thoughtfully organised history file is one of the strongest aspects of this example. Included is an MGB Driver’s Handbook, complete with handwritten notes to the rear, together with a Haynes Automotive Repair Manual and an MGB Workshop Manual.

Further documentation includes an MG parts catalogue disc, an MG Owners’ Club recommended suppliers booklet covering 2008–2010, and a collection of David Manners Group retail price lists for MGB parts and accessories.

A substantial run of MOT certificates and historic tax discs from 1997 through to 2012 is also present, supplemented by the extensive invoice collection and handwritten records.

Of particular note is a dedicated photograph album showing the car before, during and after its respray, providing a valuable visual record of the work undertaken. Altogether, the paperwork has clearly been retained with care and thoughtfully organised, making the history of the vehicle particularly easy to follow.

The Model:

Introduced in 1962, the MG B Roadster became one of the most successful and enduring British sports cars of its era. Its combination of attractive styling, straightforward mechanical construction, rear-wheel-drive handling and excellent parts availability has ensured the model remains one of the most approachable and usable classics today.

By 1975, the MGB had entered its distinctive rubber-bumper period, with black impact bumpers replacing the earlier chrome items in response to increasingly stringent export safety regulations. Ride height was also increased, giving later cars their immediately recognisable stance.

Power comes from MG’s proven 1,798cc B-Series four-cylinder engine, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox, with overdrive available on many examples. Strong specialist and club support continues to make the MGB an especially practical proposition for classic ownership.

Sale Insight:

This is an honest, well-documented and characterful MGB Roadster whose principal attraction lies in the depth and presentation of its accompanying history.

The combination of a thoughtfully organised file, substantial invoices, historic MOT certificates and tax discs, handwritten ownership and maintenance records, and photographic documentation of the respray provides a particularly detailed account of the car’s life and upkeep.

With more than £10,500 of recorded expenditure and the archetypal combination of Red paintwork over a Black leather interior, this represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-known and highly usable British classic with considerably more supporting history than is often encountered.

Estimate:
£4,000 - £5,000