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1974 MG MGB 2-seat roadster

The MGB roadster was built at Abingdon from 1962 to 1980. Roadster and GT share one chassis-number sequence.
Confidence 95%
GHN5UE338181
1798 cc inline-4 OHV
Engine
2-seat roadster
Body
Classic Era
Era

Source: NICB VIN manuals 1975-81; Moss Motors MGB catalog.

No factory image on file
1974 MG MGB

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code G MG
Engine Code H 1798 cc inline-4 OHV
Body Style Code N 2-seat roadster
Series Code 5 MGB
Series name Mk III Mk III
Market US specification US specification
Serial Number 338181 Unit #338181
Year Code E 1974

Basic Information

MakeMG
ModelMGB
Year1974
Body Style2-seat roadster
ManufacturerMG
EraClassic Era

Body Styles Offered

  • Roadster
  • GT coupe

Body styles offered for this model line. This VIN encodes its own body, shown above.

Engine & Details

Engine1798 cc inline-4 OHV
Pattern SourceMg

Original Specifications

Length12 ft 9 3/16 in
Width4 ft 11 15/16 in
Height4 ft 1 3/8 in
Wheelbase7 ft 7 in

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)