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ERB 1H

1978 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,616 mi
Last recorded7,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERB 1H
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 7,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 7,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 7,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,531 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 7,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 6,971 miles

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

slight cracking in n/s tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 6,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,932 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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ERB 1H is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERB 1H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERB 1H registered?

ERB 1H is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ERB 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERB 1H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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