1978 MG MGB 1.8L Petrol · BEA 657T
1978 MG MGB (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 37,596 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG MGB
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BEA 657T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 37,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BEA 657T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Mgb (BEA 657T) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
BEA 657T Mileage History
- 28/08/202435,157 mi
- 27/08/202536,931 mi+1,774 mi
- 28/08/202536,942 mi+11 mi
- 26/08/202637,585 mi+643 mi
- 26/08/202637,596 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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