CarVerify

Free Car Check

BDL 250T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 250T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,360 miles

Offside Rear Offside Rear Brake back plate contaminated with oil

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate contaminated with oil.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 63,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Flexi hose leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate contaminated with oil.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,310 miles

O/s/r brake back plate contaminated with oil

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s/r brake back plate contaminated with oil

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,098 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,401 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres preished

slight front brake in balance

Fail 28 Jun 2014 61,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres preished

slight front brake in balance

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,682 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,682 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,967 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,945 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 57,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 54,000 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BDL 250T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDL 250T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDL 250T?

You can check the full history of BDL 250T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BDL 250T registered?

BDL 250T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is BDL 250T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDL 250T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDL 250T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BDL 250T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.