Best MG MGB Roadster Year to Buy
There is no single best MG MGB Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 240 verified sales, the 1980 is the most affordable at $10,844. The 1964 trades most often (28 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 12 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 12 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
MG MGB Roadster Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 MGB Roadster | $10,844 | — | 13 | — |
| 1979 MGB Roadster | $15,332 | — | 17 | — |
| 1978 MGB Roadster | $15,621No sale since Aug 2024 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1977 MGB Roadster | $14,938 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1976 MGB Roadster | $13,017No comparable sale since May 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1975 MGB Roadster | $11,809 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 MGB Roadster | $24,375 | — | 23 | — |
| 1973 MGB Roadster | $22,750No sale since Jun 2025 | — | 16 | — |
| 1972 MGB Roadster | $10,905 | — | 23 | — |
| 1971 MGB Roadster | $12,307 | — | 12 | — |
| 1970 MGB Roadster | $14,921 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1969 MGB Roadster | $13,149 | — | 14 | — |
| 1968 MGB Roadster | $15,288 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 MGB Roadster | $13,918 | — | 22 | — |
| 1966 MGB Roadster | $13,800 | — | 13 | — |
| 1965 MGB Roadster | $22,950No sale since Feb 2025 | — | 11 | — |
| 1964 MGB Roadster | $13,200 | — | 28 | — |
| 1963 MGB Roadster | $14,413 | — | 12 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which MGB Roadster year is appreciating?
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Best MG MGB Roadster Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best MG MGB Roadster year to buy?
There is no single best MG MGB Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 240 verified sales, the 1980 is the most affordable at $10,844. The 1964 trades most often (28 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which MG MGB Roadster year is the cheapest?
The 1980 MG MGB Roadster is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $10,844. The most valuable is the 1974, at $24,375.
How much is a MG MGB Roadster worth?
Depending on the model year, a MG MGB Roadster is worth from $10,844 to $24,375 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which MG MGB Roadster year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.