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Asking Price: £12,995

1978 mgb v8 r/ster

Peterborough Classic Cars Ltd • United Kingdom

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Vehicle Details

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Condition 

7

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

TJG503T

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Vermillion red on black with a black soft top.

Points of note

£655

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,092

Median Price (Since 2020)

£69,680

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Mar 12 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

66,401 miles

Registration Date

1978-09-01

MOT History

Passed

On Mar 13 2025 with 66,401 miles


Passed

On Feb 16 2022 with 66,352 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passed

On Jun 25 2020 with 66,281 miles


Failed

On Jun 25 2020 with 66,281 miles

There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On Jun 29 2018 with 64,215 miles


Passed

On Jun 19 2017 with 61,747 miles


Passed

On Jun 20 2016 with 59,572 miles


Passed

On Jun 10 2015 with 57,795 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)


User Entered:
- nearside jacking point / floorpan corroded outside of pescribed areas

Passed

On Jun 26 2014 with 55,352 miles


Passed

On Jun 24 2013 with 52,859 miles


Passed

On Jun 18 2012 with 51,128 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passed

On Jun 21 2011 with 49,131 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)


User Entered:
- Coolant leak

Failed

On Jun 21 2011 with 49,131 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)


User Entered:
- Coolant leak

Passed

On Jun 28 2010 with 46,894 miles


Passed

On Jun 19 2009 with 44,067 miles


Passed

On Jul 03 2008 with 41,540 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Failed

On Jul 02 2008 with 41,540 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)


Advisory:
- Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)


User Entered:
- rear fog lamp not working but not a requirement for age of vehicle
- offside rear oil leak from half shaft seal, possibly contaminating brakes but not affecting brake performance

Passed

On Jul 03 2007 with 38,594 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- slight dampness of oil on o/s rear back plate

Passed

On Jul 04 2006 with 35,064 miles


Passed

On Jun 30 2005 with 30,530 miles


MOT Mileage Trend

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