1971 MG MGB 1.8 Roadster

Overview

• Make: MG
• Model: MGB
• Trim: Roadster
• Version: 1.8 Roadster Manual RWD 2dr (97 bhp)
• Year: 1971
• Mileage: 53,343 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

The advertised mileage for this 1971 MG MGB Roadster is 53,343 miles. We have tracked this advert today. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Beech Hill Garage Specialising in MGs since 1979, based in Reading. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

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Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 1971 MG MGB advertised today.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 November 2026 at £11,995. 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 7 November 2026: valid until 21 May 2027.

It has had 23 MOTs. The latest, on 22 May 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak rear axle.

Mileage at that test: 53,304 miles, which matches the advertised 53,343 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 1971 MG MGB Roadster 1.8 petrol manual convertible is for sale at UK dealers, as of 7 November 2026.

• The nearest: 1971 MG MGB Roadster, 1.8 petrol convertible, blue, 34 miles from this car. Price: £29,950, £17,955 more than this car. Dealer: Wrightson Automotive in Bampton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mg-mgb-1971-276501c6c8a2