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1973 MG B Roadster

Lot Number: 677

1973 MG B Roadster

Delightful Tartan Red, chrome-bumpered MG B that has benefited from much recent expenditure.

ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
Tartan Red
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
SSY 488M
ODOMETER READING
67896 Miles

SUMMARY

Delightful Tartan Red, chrome-bumpered MG B that has benefited from much recent expenditure.

DESCRIPTION

Very well presented in gleaming Tartan Red with chrome bumpers and chrome wire wheels
Excellent interior in black piped in red with ally sill plates, small wheel and MG gear knob
All the weather equipment, including full and half tonneau cover and soft top appear hardly used
67,985 miles indicated. Fresh MOT until July 2026 issued with 'no advisories'
Recent attention includes two new batteries, a new radiator, full hose kit, oil cooler and hose kit, new oil and filter and fresh coolant
A super example of the quintessential British Classic

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 677
Make: MG
Model: B
Registration Number: SSY 488M
MOT Expiry: 08/07/2026
Chassis Number: GHN5309779G
Engine Number: 15429
Transmission: Manaul
Body Colour: Tartan Red

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Richard Greenhalgh
Car Specialist
07948 152921
richard@iconicauctioneers.com

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SCORE:

106 / 135

Exterior

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All weather gear, including full and half tonneau cover. Excellent underneath.

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Excellent interior.

Engine

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New front brake flexi hoses and brake fluid change. 2 new batteries, a new radiator, and full hose kit. New oil cooler and hose kit, new oil and filter, coolant change,

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New clutch slave cylinder.

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Vehicle History

Remarks

Fresh MOT until July 2026 issued with no advisories. Lots of previous MOTS and invoices.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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