1976 MG B GT 1.8L Petrol · RYC 564R

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean record in its most recent inspections. The MOT test conducted on 28 July 2023 at 30,184 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards. This follows a successful pass in August 2022, suggesting that the previous owner proactively addressed any minor issues that led to a brief failure earlier that same year. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle half a century old, averaging approximately 600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between February 2018 at 24,408 miles and April 2019 at 28,391 miles, where the car covered nearly 4,000 miles in fourteen months. The subsequent accumulation of 167 miles within a narrow eight-day window in August 2022 suggests a period of intensive use following prolonged storage, which often leads to the degradation of seals and fluids rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and floor pans, as 1970s MG models are prone to hidden corrosion when stationary for long periods. While the low mileage protects the drivetrain, the rubber components such as suspension bushes, tyre boots, and brake lines may have perished or cracked due to age. Check the brake calipers for binding or seizing, as low-frequency use often results in surface rust on discs and seized pistons despite a clean MOT history.