MG B Roadster (1980)
MGB Roadster (1980), family-owned since 1997, maintenance list available from 2011, stainless steel exhaust system
Overview
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A 1980 MGB Roadster is for sale in brown with beige leather interior.
Highlights:
- TÜV & H license plate
- Maintenance list available from 2011
- Family-owned since 1997
- Extensive investments of approx. EUR 8,000:
- New brake lines
- Custom-made fabric top
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- New clutch, steering, and ignition distributor
- Cavity sealed
- Valves adjusted
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1980
- First registration: USA, 07/1980
- Location: 73033 Göppingen, Germany
- Number of previous owners: 3
- Accident-free in current ownership
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 04/2027
- Ready to drive
Model history
The MGB underwent several revisions during its production run. In 1972, the Mark III introduced a new dashboard and improved heating. From 1974, US legislation required the introduction of larger rubber bumpers, which significantly changed the vehicle's design. In addition, the car was raised by 25 mm to correct the headlight height, which had a negative impact on driving dynamics. The front stabilizer was temporarily omitted in 1975, but was reinstalled as standard in 1977. Stricter emission regulations led to a loss of power. By the time production ceased in 1980, over 399,000 MG B Roadsters had been built.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Brown
- Interior with beige leather upholstery
- Black folding roof
- Repainted: Partially repainted according to owner
Engine and transmission:
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with 92 hp (68 kW)
- Manual transmission
- Last maintenance service: 04/2025
Mileage
- Mileage: 51,183 mi (read)
- Mileage verifiable: partially
- No service history available
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents
- Maintenance list from 2011
- Invoices
Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:
- Tires: approx. 7 mm tread all round
- Bodywork: good condition with age-related signs of wear on the paintwork
- Underbody: good condition, cavity sealed
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects:
- Radiator hose currently leaking
- Age-related signs of wear
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle
Summary
A 1980 MGB Roadster in brown with beige interior is for sale. The vehicle was originally delivered to the USA and has been family-owned since 1997. The MG has been regularly serviced and technically overhauled, including new brake lines, stainless steel exhaust, rebuilt clutch, and a custom-made fabric soft top. The classic car has a valid H registration, a TÜV until April 2027, and is ready to drive. Minor age-related defects such as a leaky radiator hose have been documented. Overall, this is a well-maintained vehicle with history, ideal for lovers of classic British roadsters.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Der im Mai 1962 erschienene Roadster war das erste Modell der MGB-Reihe. Es war ein Zweisitzer, konnte aber mit einem kleinen, einzelnen Rücksitz auf Wunsch bestellt werden, was allerdings selten geschah. Durch bessere Raumausnutzung bot der MGB mehr Platz für Mitfahrer und Gepäck als sein Vorgänger MGA, obwohl er um 76 mm kürzer war. Das Fahrwerk war weicher als beim MGA, was den Fahrkomfort verbesserte, und mit dem größeren Motor wurde eine etwas größere Höchstgeschwindigkeit erreicht. Der Felgendurchmesser fiel von 15″ auf 14″. LG Tom