£2,352 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1978 MGB GT
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Track live values and receive listing alerts
£2,352 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1978 MGB GT
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 118
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 MGB GT, finished in red, is a desirable classic sporting coupe with a 1798cc engine and a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Recently used for a tour and reportedly behaved impeccably, it comes with a good history file including old MOTs and invoices.
While the odometer shows 25,130 miles, it's estimated to be around 125,130 miles, indicating it has been well-used. The car represents a good opportunity for a usable classic sports coupe with five former keepers and tax/MOT exemption.
Condition
7
The car is described as having clearly been enjoyed as intended and behaved impeccably on a recent tour. However, the odometer reading is likely on its second rotation (approx. 125,130 miles), suggesting some wear. The car has had five former keepers and comes with a comprehensive history file, indicating good maintenance but not necessarily pristine condition.
/ 10
125,130 miles
GHD5474920G
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WOH840T
1978
Auction
£2,352 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1978 MGB GT
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Fitted with the 1,798cc four-cylinder petrol engine; desirable four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive; just returned from a tour of the Lake District; current V5C recording five former keepers
First registered in October 1978, this MGB GT is finished in red and is powered by the proven 1,798cc four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive.
A stylish and practical sporting coupe, it represents one of Britain's most enduring classic car designs.
This example has clearly been enjoyed as intended, with the current V5C recording five former keepers.
Recently used by the vendor for a tour of the Lake District, the car reportedly behaved impeccably throughout the journey, demonstrating the model's reputation as a capable and dependable classic.
Whilst the odometer currently displays 25,130 miles, examination of the MOT history suggests the speedometer is likely on its second rotation and should therefore be considered as approximately 1...
Price Analysis vs Other B GTs
£312
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,190
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 20% of past sales for the B GT.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous B GT Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Jan 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
21,591 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Jul 2019, 21,591 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside floor corroded near jacking point
Failed
On 4th Jul 2019, 21,591 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside floor corroded near jacking point
Passed
On 16th May 2018, 21,383 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front seat floor mounting area corroded but seat still secure
- Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away
Failed
On 15th May 2018, 21,380 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front seat floor mounting area corroded but seat still secure
- Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
People Also Viewed - For Sale
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
Insurance
