The road tax status for USU 885 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for USU 885?

The MOT for USU 885 is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of USU 885?

The recorded mileage for USU 885 is 90,058 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is USU 885 ULEZ compliant?

No, USU 885 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1978 MG MGB 1.8L Petrol · USU 885

USU 885

1978 MG MGB (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1978. Recorded mileage 90,058 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG MGB
Year / Origin: 1978
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 90,058 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/08/2025

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Mileage: 90,058 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1978
Engine: 1798cc

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USU 885 Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
90,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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USU 885 Mileage History

25/05/200678,313 mi
23/05/200779,355 mi+1,042 mi
16/07/200880,051 mi+696 mi
15/07/200981,025 mi+974 mi
15/07/200981,025 mi
08/07/201082,139 mi+1,114 mi
08/07/201082,139 mi
14/07/201182,691 mi+552 mi
14/07/201182,691 mi
10/07/201283,216 mi+525 mi
10/07/201283,216 mi
11/07/201383,965 mi+749 mi
11/07/201383,965 mi
10/07/201484,783 mi+818 mi
03/07/201585,104 mi+321 mi
11/07/201685,566 mi+462 mi
11/08/201785,847 mi+281 mi
21/08/201785,847 mi
31/05/201986,382 mi+535 mi
10/07/202087,119 mi+737 mi
30/06/202187,699 mi+580 mi
21/07/202288,365 mi+666 mi
11/08/202388,705 mi+340 mi
14/08/202388,705 mi
20/08/202490,058 mi+1,353 mi

Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

USU 885 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 22:41

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Mgb (USU 885) between May 2006 and August 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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