CarVerify

Free Car Check

BDU 50T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationBDU 50T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
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

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,757 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 26,757 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,335 miles

Battery Box Has Slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,225 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,919 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

battery box showing signs of corrosion

n/s sill showing signs of filler

number plate light working but dimm

o/s/r upper bump stop missing

rear panel showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s/r wheel

steering rack showing signs of play

Fail 31 Aug 2013 25,911 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

battery box showing signs of corrosion

n/s sill showing signs of filler

number plate light working but dimm

o/s/r upper bump stop missing

rear panel showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s/r wheel

steering rack showing signs of play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 May 2007 24,296 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

BDU 50T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDU 50T, 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 48 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 BDU 50T?

You can check the full history of BDU 50T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BDU 50T registered?

BDU 50T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BDU 50T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDU 50T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDU 50T 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 BDU 50T. 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.