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NDE 88R

1977 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1822cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDE 88R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,822cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 35,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened axle strap frayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 35,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly slow to retract

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 30,721 miles

front tyres worn in inner edges

rubber fuel pipes starting to perish

slight damage to offside track rod end rubber boot

Fail 24 May 2017 30,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn in inner edges

rubber fuel pipes starting to perish

slight damage to offside track rod end rubber boot

Pass 20 May 2016 30,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 27,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,111 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 25,542 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,705 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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NDE 88R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,822cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 NDE 88R, 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 49 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 NDE 88R registered?

NDE 88R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is NDE 88R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDE 88R shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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