Misallocation

V8-Powered 1980 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 6, 2026.

$20,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
MG MGB
Generation
MGB rubber bumper
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
GVVDJ2AG509658
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 100 comparable sales, 78% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,113 to $11,250
Median$7,350
Sales behind it100Likely

From 100 sales of the MGB rubber bumper in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,113 and $11,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$17,500
V8-Powered 1980 MG MGB Roadster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$15,000
1980 MG MGB Roadster Limited EditionBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$5,200
1980 MG MGB Roadster Limited EditionBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$4,000
1980 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2026$10,000
1980 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2026$6,100
24-Years-Owned 1980 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, June 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2026$4,500
1980 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, June 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2026$5,200