1981 MG Roadster W reg, 1,798cc For Sale

4 speed manual with overdrive (working) in stunning Vermillion Red.

MOT until 10 July 2020.

Incredible condition and fantastic drive having undergone a fully documented restoration in 2015 / 2016, including:

• Bodywork restoration, new brightwork and follow-on paint detailing
• Full engine rebuild (see picture for list of work completed – totalling £1, 083)
• Uprated alternator and starter motor
• Uprated electronic ignition
• New clutch, thrust bearing and pressure plate
• EBC brake overhaul (£750)
• New and uprated suspension
• Stainless exhaust system
• New hood
• Seats retrimmed
• New wheels (x5) and comes with original rostyle wheels (x5)
• Moto-Lita steering wheel

The MG comes with an exhaustive service history (it actually used to belong to a very particular and fastidious vicar!) and I have pictured just some of the history. It includes the sales invoice from Helston Garages in 1985, old MOTs (the first from 1984), tax discs, service invoices, MG Owners Club documents, the list goes on…..

This MG Roadster belongs to my father-in-law who will happily answer any questions you have on the car. The car currently resides in Abingdon, Oxfordshire; the MG’s original birthplace!

More photos of the car can be provided upon request.

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