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MGB 888N

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,837 mi
Last recorded1,837 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 888N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 1,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 1,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 1,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 1,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 1,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 1,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 1,163 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 1,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 725 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019
Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,824 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,530 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,394 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,834 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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MGB 888N is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 888N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGB 888N?

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What year was MGB 888N registered?

MGB 888N is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is MGB 888N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 888N shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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