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261 LUG

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,461 mi
Last recorded48,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 LUG
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,461 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,873 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 46,872 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,712 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear shock absorber linkage securing washer coming adrift

Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 7,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,533 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 5,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,326 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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261 LUG is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 261 LUG registered?

261 LUG is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is 261 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 LUG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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