£6,056
1978 MGB GT
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 MGB GT is described as a 'very smart' example, having been a former show car. It features new tires, exhaust, upholstery, a Webasto roof, overdrive, and wire wheels, along with a fresh MOT expiring in January 2025.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained with some recent work done, including new tires, brakes, and upholstery. It has a fresh MOT with no advisories. However, it shows eight previous keepers and has covered 57,000 miles, suggesting some wear and tear despite its good condition and recent improvements.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
GHD5478378373G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,000 miles
FGH84T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description A very smart later B with four new boots, exhaust, fresh MOT and new upholstery; Webasto and overdrive; wire wheels; former show car; very sound and ready to enjoy First registered in October 1978, this 57,000 mile BGT is very nicely finished and ready for action.
It shows eight previous keepers on the V5C, the last acquiring the car in 2017, covering fewer than 500 miles in her ownership.
There are 18 old MOTs on file, sufficient to substantiate the low mileage as correct along with a few bills and invoices, including a bill of sale for £3,995 in 1996.
Sitting on wire wheels, the vendor has fitted four brand new tyres and given the car a fresh MOT which has no advisories and expires in January 2025.
It required new brake shoes, cylinder, pipes and fittings and a a new steering rack gaiter at the time, adding a further £464 to the bill.
The exhaust looks to be a recent replacement too.
The Webasto roof is in good order and retains the air deflector and the seats have ...
Points of note
£312
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,190
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
57,256 miles
Registration Date
1978-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 18 2025 with 57,256 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2024 with 57,089 miles
Failed
On Jan 05 2024 with 57,085 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 4 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 21 2019 with 57,074 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Aug 14 2019 with 57,070 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 28 2018 with 56,902 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (engine & gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Aug 28 2018 with 56,902 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (both) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (engine & gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 29 2017 with 56,630 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Aug 10 2016 with 55,903 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2015 with 55,519 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Aug 04 2015 with 55,510 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jul 02 2014 with 55,298 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Passed
On Jul 19 2013 with 55,068 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 19 2012 with 54,758 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- excessive travel in handbrake lever
Passed
On Jul 18 2011 with 54,405 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- excessive traval in hand brake
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 54,266 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- excessive travel in hand brake
- fuel mixture requires adgusting
Passed
On Jul 15 2009 with 53,425 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- Off side front headlamp aim a little low
- Rear most suspension spring bushes worn both near side and off side
- Some play in off side front king pins and wheel bearing
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