INFORMATION

 

1967 MK1 MGB Roadster, registration number KWN 585E, first registered in the UK on the 12th May 1967, Petrol 1798cc, 95bhp, Manual transmission with the all-important overdrive. Finished in Tartan Red with a new Black interior with Red piping along with a new dashboard and Black hood. This is a chrome bumper MGB that is fitted with the larger MGC wire wheels along with a new set of spinners. It come with a good history file with heritage certificate. Mileage in unwarranted.

 

KWN 585E is an original RHD home market car that was built between the 3-6th March 1967 and despatched on the 9th March 1967 to C.K. Andrews Limited in Swansea. The heritage certificate details the build specification included Tartan Red paint, Black interior with Black Hood along with Overdrive, Wire Wheels, Heater, Miles Per Hour Speedometer, Pack away Hood and Anti-roll bar.

 

This MGB was subject to a recent home garage restoration by an MGB enthusiast (Andrew Mitcham) to a good standard.

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This is a good all round useable MK1 MGB, that with a little bit of futher onward development could be a lovely example.

 

This Classic Motor vehicle is UK Road Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt.
However, for peace of mind, a valid UK MOT will be supplied with the vehicle - currently valid until March 2024

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MOT & Mileage History 

31.03.2023 : 36,409 Miles

27.06.2008 : 36,407 Miles

21.06.2007 : 36,407 Miles

20.06.2005 : 36,407 Miles
19.05.2004 : 36,407 Miles

15.05.2003 : 36,407 Miles

12.05.2001 : 36,407 Miles

10.05.2000 : 36,407 Miles

01.05.1999 : 36,407 Miles
03.06.1997 : 36,407 Miles
19.06.1996 : 36,359 Miles
04.05.1995 : 35,681 Miles
31.08.1993 : 35,181 Miles

20.08.1992 : 34,090 Miles
27.08.1991 : 33,902 Miles

17.05.1989 : 32,814 Miles

15.06.1988 : 32,212 Miles

15.05.1986 : 30,663 Miles

 

Old MOT discs contained within history file (11 Discs) :]

31.05.2009

30.04.2003

30.04.2002

30.04.2001

30.04.2000

31.12.1997

31.12.1996

31.10.1995

31.10.1994

31.10.1993

30.11.1992

 

Receipts on file:
 

02.10.2023 : £138.00 - Tom Williams Classic Car Mechanic 

Engine tune, plug lead change, exhaust adjustment 

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25.09.2023 : £60.00 - Tom Williams Classic Car Mechanic 

Engine tune

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25.09.2023 : £30.00 - Norty Car Detailing, Shropshire

Supporting Tom Williams, Mechanic

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24.08.2023 : £180.00 - Norty Car Detailing, Shropshire

Installation of new petrol tank and associated parts

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02.08.2023 : £24.64 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

Petrol tank fitting kit, Chrome petrol cap, Petrol tank packing strap

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31.07.2023 : £225.41 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

Fuel tank, Tank sender unit

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31.07.2023 : £94.90 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

Fuel pump

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31.07.2023 : £52.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Remove fuel pump and clean filter, Reroute pipework underneath, Reposition exhaust

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17.07.2023 : £180.00 - Norty Car Detailing, Shropshire

Full car detail

 

17.07.2023 : £45.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Refit speedometer, Diagnose starting issue, sticking fuel pump contact breaker points

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12.07.2023 : £68.33 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Replace speedo cable, Free seized speedo mechanism
 

07.07.2023 : £212.50 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Finalise wiring, Refit interior, Remove and lubricate starter motor
 

06.07.2023 : £31.36 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

Manifold to cylinder head studs, Twin chrome washer jets, Lucas fuse box

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05.07.2023 : £285.20 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Fit new front brake calipers, pads and fitting kit, Blead braking system through with new DOT 4 fluid,
Replace all rear suspension bushes, Adjust rear brakes, Visually track front wheels, Grease wire wheel splines and hubs,
Remove foreign body from distributor and lubricate, Diagnose and repair stuck starter motor, Replace speedo cable, 
Rearrage pipework and wiring underneath, Fit steering column cowel and strap dashboard cables neatly

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30.06.2023 : £200.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue rework on MGB

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30.06.2023 : £100.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue front suspension overhaul

26.06.2023 : £110.86 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

MGB brake calipers (pair), Borg & Beck brake pads

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26.06.2023 : £148.75 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue front suspension overhaul

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23.06.2023 : £275.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Diagnose wiring faults under dash, Replace o/s front kingpin/upright, Replace bushes for
poly items

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19.06.2023 : £329.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Smiths gauge bulb holder, Gauge bulbs, Speedo glass
 

09.06.2023 : £295.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue dashboard replacement

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08.06.2023 : £155.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue dashboard replacement

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07.06.2023 : £204.71 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Deminster trunking, Gauge clamp for oil temp gauge, Glovebox chrome trim, Indicator
warning light lens, Horn slip ring, Speedo cable, 4" chrome bezel, 2" chrome bezel, 4" seating
ring, 2" seating ring, Glovebox card, Glovebox self tapping screw set, Glovebox lid stay, Heater knobs,
Choke cable, Heater outlet elbows, Heater blower switch

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06.06.2023 : £117.50 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Continue dashboard removal, Prepare new dashboard for installation

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29.05.2023 : £57.50 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Commence dashboard removal

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29.05.2023 : £688.73 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Manifold gasket, Dashboard toggle switch, Front wheel bearing kit, Whel bearing shim kit,
Stub axle left hand, Stub axle right hand, Front suspension top bolt kit, Front suspension
bottom bolt kit, Complete car poly bush set, Steering rack refurb kit

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12.05.2023 : £91.74 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Dot 4 brake fluid, Multi purpose grease, Gear oil, Underbody sealant

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10.05.2023 : £30.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Replace aerial on wing

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05.05.2023 : £275.00 - Golden Age Classics, Shropshire

Carryout full inspection, Remove radio and wiring, Adjust carburettors, Correct choke
mechanism, Tap and fit new gearknob, Fit new gear lever gaitor, Fit bonnet heat pads,
Adjust drivers and passengers doors, Remove and refit cooling fan in correct position

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12.04.2023 : £71.54 - Moss Europe, Feltham

Seal gear lever, Blanking plate kit, Gaiter gear lever 

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10.04.2023 : £29.89 - MGOC Spares Ltd, Cambridgeshire

Wooden MG gearknob, Chrome Aerial
 

31.03.2023 : £16,000 - Purchase Price

Car purchased from Pickhill, Thirsk

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27.03.2023 : £61.10 - Moss Europe, Feltham

Handle door, Felt underbonnet 
 

27.03.2023 : £61.10 - Moss Europe, Feltham

Handle door, Felt underbonnet 
 

27.03.2023 : £36.99 - MotorNuts
Underbody seal

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04.03.2023 : £53.95 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire
Engine oil cooler hoses

 

06.02.2023 : £245.69 - Abingdon MG Parts Ltd, West Midlands

Black hood

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27.01.2023 : £176.85 - MGOC Spares Ltd, Cambridgeshire

2 x 6V 80AH 600CCA batteries

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26.01.2023 : £23.90 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire

Chrome hood peg

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06.02.2023 : £155.91 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire
Track rod ends, Chrome wire wheel spinners

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26.09.2022 : £34.35 - The MGB Hive, Cambridgeshire
Chrome radiator cap​​​